You can cut this in half to feed your big family. This has become a tradition at baby blessings, baptisms, for our family. I always get lots of compliments on it.
Sloppy Joes for a Crowd
5 lb ground beef
3 onions chopped
1 green pepper chopped
1 TB butter
3 c. ketchup
2 bay leaves
2 TB Worcestershire Sauce
2 TB A.1 Sauce
3 TB curry powder
salt and pepper to taste
2 c. scant water
Brown hamburger, onions, and green pepper together. Add rest of ingredients. Simmer for 2 hrs.