Sloppy Joes for 100

This recipe is a favorite at the school where I am chef. The flavors blend nicely.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 100
• Yields: 4 oz.

Ingredients

• 12  lbs  lean ground meat
• 2  lbs onions, chopped
• 1  lb green pepper, chopped
• 2  lbs celery, chopped
• 2  teaspoons minced garlic cloves
• 2  cups ketchup
• 1 3⁄4 quarts tomato puree
• 1 3⁄4 quarts tomatoes, crushed
• 1  gallon  beef stock
• 1⁄2 cup vinegar
• 1 1⁄2 ounces salt
• 4  ounces brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon dried mustard
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
• 2  teaspoons chili powder
• 5  ounces cornstarch
• 2  cups water

Directions

1. Brown ground meat in stock pot.
2. Drain off excess fat.
3. Combine remaining ingredients except cornstarch and water.
4. Add to browned ground meat.
5. Simmer 1 hour.
6. Make a cornstarch and water paste.
7. Add to above mixture.
8. Cook 10 minutes to thicken.
9. Stir well.
10. Serve on bun.