Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
4 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
6 quarts
Ingredients
Directions
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/3 of the beef, 1/2 cup onion, and 1 clove garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker. Repeat twice more with remaining oil, beef, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
Add Sloppy Joe sauce, celery, green pepper, brown sugar, cider vinegar, and cloves to the slow cooker. Cook on Low for at least 4 hours, adjusting seasoning to taste.
Cook’s Note
Sloppy Joes are like chili. There are many variations as to personal taste. You may want to add more or less brown sugar, clove, or vinegar to get the flavor you like. Warning! Do not add ketchup! The Manwich is very ketchupy to start.
This recipe just fits in a 6-quart slow cooker. It can be doubled for a crowd of 48 but you will need 2 slow cookers or an 18-quart NESCO Roaster to hold it.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 305 | Calories |
| 15g | Fat |
| 20g | Carbs |
| 21g | Protein |
