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Recently my church volunteered to host a large youth group prayer vigil. They came from miles around and made an event of it (teenagers). In addition to the prayers there was a whole lot of eating going on that our church had volunteered to handle (a WHOLE LOT... Teenagers). 100 sandwiches ready when needed, easy to keep warm (Crock Pots to the rescue) and easy and fast to serve throughout a long night (incase someone is hungry an hour after you served a meal (teenagers... huh).
But in additional to Church events... This could be a Godsend for any family gathering. Freezable means no waste. Make a batch to serve while the BIG meal is being made (again... teenagers are always hungry and Uncle Paulie is always trying to get a bite in advance). Or how about those big families that show up a day in advance to help make pies and side dishes... Make a big batch of this and no thoughts or worries about feeding until the bird gets carved.
And what I really like is that this is freezable. Not just the leftovers but you can make this WEEKS in advance. Just make a batch and pour into gallon sized freezer bags. Be sure to squeeze out the air and this will last a very long time.
Oh and BTW, this is not just an add ketchup and mix recipe. You can be proud of the taste with plenty of flavorful ingredients.
It's good... really good!
OK... Here's what I did...
Freezable Sloppy Joe's
Recipe for 100 Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 20 Pounds Ground Beef
- 4 Large Onions, Dice
- 4 Large Green Bell peppers, Cored, Seeds removed and Diced
- 1 Bottle Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 Pound Brown Sugar
- 1 Cup Whole Grain Mustard
- 1/4 Cup Chili Powder
- 4 Pints Favorite BBQ Sauce (I use Ray's for this)
- 4 Pints Ketchup, added 1 pint at a time, stop adding when your favorite consistency is hit.
- 100 Hamburger Buns
Cooking Directions
- In stages, Brown the hamburger, drain the fat and transfer to a LARGE Electric Roasting Pan (or to a LARGE bowl for mixing and then when mixed transfer to 3-4 Crock Pots)
- In a large bowl, combine all of the remaining ingredients (except the Ketchup and Hamburger Buns).
- Add a single pint (2 cups) to the goo mixture and stir to thoroughly combine.
- Mix the goo with the hamburger... Add additional Ketchup if you want a runny very SLOPPY Joe. You can always make this sloppier, but it is very hard to make it neater.
- Serve on Buns, Freeze any left overs... AND ENJOY!
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This recipe has been added to my growing list of "52 Church PotLuck Dishes"!
A list of something NEW worthy of being shown off at a neighborhood BYODish (Bring Your Own Dish) Party, a Family special occasion dinner, Any Big Holiday Gathering or of course that glorious day when you bring a dish to share with your Church family...
Ages ago, literally almost a half century ago I was listening to our pastor talking about a PotLuck Dinner. It happened to be scheduled around a church work day when we were expected to weed, polish and do general cleaning and maintenance around the church (you know, back in the day when there were no no-wax floors and church pews smelled of Old English furniture polish). I am of course paraphrasing, but as I recall the pastor said,
"A potluck, like a church requires work. At a potluck everyone is expected to contribute.. At a church no one should come empty handed and no one should leave unfed".
I will confess that in my youth I brought more store bought plastic spoons and forks than I ever brought covered dishes and crock pots of fresh made love and caring delights. But now that I have become a hobbyist cook, I occasionally am reminded of those days and people from my youth. I reminded and I do wish that I could drop a dish of some new creation on those old tables at my fondly remembered Liberty Baptist Church. Tables covered with newspapers and loaded with God's bounty prepared with love and caring... Enjoy
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FAQs
How many pounds of hamburger do I need for 50 Sloppy Joes? Our recipe calls for 1 ½ pound of ground beef, which makes enough for six servings. To make 50 sandwiches, you would need to purchase 12 ½ pounds of meat.
Can you freeze sloppy joe? ›
Super easy, again! You can put leftover sloppy joes in a freezer safe container, and freeze them for 3-4 months. To reheat from frozen simply thaw and reheat in a skillet. You may need to add a touch of water to help loosen things up.
What is the best bun for sloppy joes? ›
Hamburger or Brioche Buns: The vehicle for the Sloppy Joe mixture, offering a soft and slightly sweet contrast to the flavorful beef filling.
What are the toppings for sloppy joes? ›
Garnish with shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, shredded pepper-Jack cheese, chopped avocado, pickled or fresh jalapeño slices and chopped cilantro, if desired. Hawaiian Variation: Prepare recipe as directed above, substituting 1/2 cup sweet barbecue sauce for tomato sauce and omitting Worcestershire sauce.
How many pounds of sloppy joes to feed 60 people? ›
7 – 8 pounds of hamburger is am ample amount for 50 – 60 Sloppy Joes, depending on the bun size. The celery, onion, and liquid ingredients bulk up the hamburger weight to make enough fill a smaller burger bun.
How many people will 1 lb of sloppy joes feed? ›
Because this easy sloppy joe recipe is loaded with ground beef plus an equal amount of veggies, one pound of ground beef is enough to make 8-10 sloppy joe sandwiches.
Can you freeze ground beef in a Ziploc? ›
Wrap the meat tightly in plastic wrap or put it in a ziplock freezer bag and push out as much air as possible. Then, cover it with a layer of heavy-duty aluminum foil and date the package.
How to thaw frozen sloppy joe? ›
To thaw place unopened bags under refrigeration for 24 to 48 hours. These heating instructions also apply to our Mac & Cheese and Cheese Sauce that are used in the featured recipes. water on the stove top or in kettles. Place unopened, frozen bags of Sloppy Joe into a perforated, full-size pan.
Which sandwiches can you freeze? ›
Ham and cheese, egg mayo, salmon and cream cheese and tuna mayo all froze and defrosted with excellent results. That's not to say you can't freeze other fillings such as jams, chocolate spread and peanut butter (be sure to check if your child's school allows it).
What is the fancy name for sloppy joes? ›
Manwich, slush burger, yum yums, dynamite, spoonburgers, tavern sandwich; a Sloppy Joe can be called by many other names. The most well-known however is Manwich.
If you're aiming to eat a lower-fat diet, then consider fixing yourself a sloppy jane. This variant on the sloppy joe swaps out regular ground beef for leaner beef. It also places a higher focus on vegetables and other low-calorie ingredients.
Is there a difference between sloppy joes and Manwich? ›
What is the difference between Manwich and Sloppy Joes? Sloppy Joes are the sandwich, while Manwich is the store-bought canned sloppy joe sauce, produced by ConAgra Foods and Hunt's. While the brand markets this product as a quick and easy one-pan meal, I strongly recommend you make the sauce from scratch.
How to jazz up sloppy joes? ›
Serve easy-to-make Manwich Sloppy Joes on sweet dinner rolls for a fun bite-sized treat the whole family can enjoy. Give your Sloppy Joe a unique spin by replacing hamburger buns with taco shells and adding a little cumin, crisp lettuce, shredded cheese, and juicy tomatoes.
What can I add to sloppy joe to make it taste better? ›
5 Easy Ways to Doctor up Manwich Sloppy Joes to Improve Taste
- Produce.
- • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder.
- • 1/2 Green bell pepper.
- • 1 Large or 2 small jalapeno peppers.
- • 1 Onion, medium white or yellow.
- • 1 Pickled jalapenos.
Your favorite barbecue sauce (or my favorite barbecue sauce, based on Sweet Baby Ray's) can be added instead of ketchup for a smoky version of a classic Joe. Spices: Dress up your sloppy joes with garlic powder, onion powder, or any other flavors you love.
How many pounds of ground beef to feed 50 people? ›
I would suggest a quarter-pound ground beef/pork per person. That works out to about 12–1/2 - 13 pounds. You might have some leftover, but better that than having too little.
How many pounds feeds 50 people? ›
How Much Food to Serve at a Party
| FOOD | SERVE 25 | SERVE 50 |
|---|
| Meats |
|---|
| Chicken or turkey breast | 8–9 pounds | 16–18 pounds |
| Fish (fillets or steaks) | 7-1/2 pounds | 15 pounds |
| Hamburgers | 6-1/2–9-1/2 pounds | 13–15 pounds |
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Rules to Plan By
Each adult will consume 1 pound of food total; children, about 1/2 pound. The more options you have, the less you need of each; decrease the main course portion sizes by 1 to 2 ounces if served on a buffet. Guests will always eat — and drink — more at night than during the day.
How much ground beef to cook for 50 people? ›
Meat: to make meatballs for 50 people you need 10 pounds of ground beef and 10 pounds of ground pork. If you want to make all beef meatballs you will need 20 pounds of ground beef. Remember that each lb of ground meat should be enough for about 3 people.
Recently my church volunteered to host a large youth group prayer vigil. They came from miles around and made an event of it (teenagers). In addition to the prayers there was a whole lot of eating going on that our church had volunteered to handle (a WHOLE LOT... Teenagers). 100 sandwiches ready when needed, easy to keep warm (Crock Pots to the rescue) and easy and fast to serve throughout a long night (incase someone is hungry an hour after you served a meal (teenagers... huh).
A list of something NEW worthy of being shown off at a neighborhood BYODish (Bring Your Own Dish) Party, a Family special occasion dinner, Any Big Holiday Gathering or of course that glorious day when you bring a dish to share with your Church family...
