Freezable Sloppy Joe's Recipe for 100 Sandwiches - Church PotLuck Main Course (2024)

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On rare occasions this recipe will save your life...

Freezable Sloppy Joe's Recipe for 100 Sandwiches - Church PotLuck Main Course (2)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!

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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

  1. 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)
  2. In a large bowl, combine all of the remaining ingredients (except the Ketchup and Hamburger Buns).
  3. Add a single pint (2 cups) to the goo mixture and stir to thoroughly combine.
  4. 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.
  5. 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"!

Freezable Sloppy Joe's Recipe for 100 Sandwiches - Church PotLuck Main Course (7)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 much hamburger do I need for sloppy joes for 50 people? ›

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.

How many people will 1 lb of sloppy joes feed? ›

In general, we call for 1 pound of ground beef to make 6 sandwiches in our sloppy joes recipes. That works out to 3 ounces of ground beef per sandwich. Depending on the size of your bun and how meaty you like your sandwich, you can increase or decrease that amount an ounce or two either way.

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.

How much ground beef to feed 100 people? ›

An average serving of meat per person is about 4-ounces, a generous serving would be about 6-ounces. If serving 100 people 6-ounces each, you would need 37.5 pounds of cooked meat. Allow for shrinkage during cooking.

How many pounds of hamburger do you need to feed 100 people? ›

How Much Food to Serve at a Party
FOODSERVE 25SERVE 100
Meats
Chicken or turkey breast8–9 pounds32–36 pounds
Fish (fillets or steaks)7-1/2 pounds30 pounds
Hamburgers6-1/2–9-1/2 pounds26–30 pounds
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How many sandwiches do I need to feed 200 people? ›

Here are some handy tips to be mindful of when you're ordering your delectable sandwich platter for the office: As a general rule, ordering 1.5 sandwiches per person is the perfect number. If you're ordering a salad or an accompanying platter, 1 sandwich per person is the preferred portion size.

How many people does 2 lbs of sloppy joes feed? ›

My mom always made sloppy joes with sauce from a can. Remember that stuff? If you use that, you have to try this easy homemade version that is so much tastier! This recipe uses 2 lbs of ground beef and serves about 8 people.

How much ground beef do I need 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.

How do you thaw frozen sloppy joes? ›

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.

Does McCormick sloppy joe mix go bad? ›

Unopened McCormick Culinary® Sloppy Joe Seasoning Mix packages are shelf stable and can be held for use for up to 720 days.

Can you freeze ground beef in a Ziploc? ›

To freeze ground beef.

If you have a vacuum sealer, this is the time to use it. Otherwise, place the portions in separate freezer zip-top bags. Use a quart-size bag for 1/2-pound portions and a gallon-size bag for 1-pound portions. Use a rolling pin to firmly and genly flatten the meat to 1/2-inch thick.

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.

Is there a difference between Sloppy Joes and Manwich? ›

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.

What's the difference between a sloppy joe and a sloppy Jane? ›

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.

How many burgers do I need for a party of 50? ›

In general, it's safe to assume that each guest will want one burger and one hot dog, and then add twenty percent for anyone who may want multiples. So if you are hosting 100 people, that's 120 hot dogs and 120 burgers. If you're purchasing pre-made hamburger patties, purchase 120.

How much ground beef to cook for 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 much Sloppy Joe meat for 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.

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