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Sloppy Joes To Feed A Crowd Recipe

This sweet and tangy Sloppy Joe recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Adapted from the USDA's Child and Adult Care Food Program recipe book, this recipe has been a daycare staple for years. It's packed with flavor and easily customizable – sneak in extra veggies like finely diced peppers and carrots for a nutritious boost (kids won't even notice!). Get ready to serve up a batch of delicious, nostalgic sloppy joes that everyone will love.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 334.4 kcal
Protein 40g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Sloppy Joes To Feed A Crowd

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Ingredients for Sloppy Joes To Feed A Crowd

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How to Make Sloppy Joes To Feed A Crowd

  1. Brown 1.5 lbs ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon.
  2. Drain off excess fat thoroughly.
  3. Add 1 medium onion (finely chopped) and 2 teaspoons garlic powder. Cook for 5 minutes, or until onion is softened.
  4. Stir in 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, 1.5 cups ketchup, 1 cup water, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 1 tablespoon dry mustard, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar.
  5. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  6. (Optional) Stir in 1/2 cup finely diced bell peppers and 1/2 cup finely diced carrots during the last 10 minutes of simmering.
  7. Serve 1/3 cup of the Sloppy Joe mixture on each hamburger bun.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

39g

Fat

26g

Carbs

10g

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