Sloppy Joes for 100


Submitted By: Shirley L. Revis

Ingredients

  • 20 pounds ground beef
  • 4 large onions, chopped
  • 4 large green peppers, chopped
  • 4 cups chopped celery
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup spicy brown mustard
  • 4 cups ketchup
  • 2 (12-ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 4 (15-ounce) cans tomato sauce
  • 6 to 8 cups water
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • 2/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 100 hamburger buns

    • Instructions


    In a large Dutch oven, brown the beef, onions, peppers, and celery in batches. Remove with a slotted spoon to a large roaster.
    Add the next eight ingredients. Cover and simmer for three to four hours. Serve on warmed buns.
    Yield: 100 servings (12 quarts).