Slow-Cooker Sloppy Joes (Crowd Size)

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 7 hr 20 min
  • Servings 24

Ingredients

  • 3 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1 large onion, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
  • 1 1/2 medium stalks celery, chopped (3/4 cup)
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 can (26 1/2 oz) sloppy joe sauce
  • 24 sandwich buns, split

Steps

  • 1
    In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • 2
    Mix beef mixture and remaining ingredients except buns in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.
  • 3
    Cover and cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours.
  • 4
    Stir well before serving. To serve, fill each bun with about 1/3 cup beef mixture. Beef mixture will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

  • Set out bowls of shredded mozzarella, sharp Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers for topping off the sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich
Calories
265
Calories from Fat
100
Total Fat
11g
Saturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
30mg
Sodium
670mg
Total Carbohydrate
17g
Dietary Fiber
2g
Protein
17g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
14%
14%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1 Vegetable;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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