Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes Crowd Size Recipe

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

Preparation

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.

Mix beef mixture and remaining ingredients except buns in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.

Cover and cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours.

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.

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