Crock Pot Sloppy Joes for a Crowd

I made these for a potluck at work and they were a definite hit! One thing I didn't put in the recipe: instead of using 1 bell pepper, I usually use 1/2 cup of tri-pepper mix. It's just red, yellow and green bell peppers, already diced. Publix sells it in their produce section. It's a real time saver!

• Ready In: 6 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 15

Ingredients

• 3  lbs  ground chuck
• 1  large  vidalia onion, diced
• 4  stalks celery, diced
• 1  large bell pepper, diced
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 24  ounces tomato sauce
• 1  cup catsup
• 3⁄4 cup  mild barbecue sauce
• 3  tablespoons light brown sugar
• 3  tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3  tablespoons white vinegar
• 1  tablespoon beef bouillon granules
• 3  teaspoons dry mustard
• 1  teaspoon soy sauce
• 1  teaspoon  Mrs Dash southwest chipotle seasoning mix
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions

1. Brown the hamburger with the onions, garlic and peppers until the meat is cooked and the onions are clear.
2. Drain well (I just leave mine in the colander draining while I prepare the sauce).
3. In the crock pot, whisk together all the remaining ingredients.
4. Fold in the hamburger mixture. Stir to coat.
5. Cook on low for 5-6 hours.