Vegan Sloppy Joe Recipe
Move over traditional Sloppy Joe; this vegan sloppy joe recipe is a fast and easy dinner! Using natural ingredients, which are so much better than anything in a can, this plant-based version will have your family reaching for seconds!
Servings: 4 Sandwiches
Calories: 337kcal
Equipment
- 1 deep skillet
- 1 cutting board
- 1 Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 1 small bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
- 1 package (16 ounces) frozen veggie meat crumbles
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon chile powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a deep skillet or pan over medium heat until the oil shimmers, about 1 minute.
- Add the diced onion (about 1 cup), bell pepper (about 1 cup), and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables become tender and the onion is transparent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the frozen veggie meat crumbles (16 ounces) to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.
- In a bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce (15 ounces), soy sauce (or vegan Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons), brown sugar (1 tablespoon), Dijon mustard (1 tablespoon), chili powder (1 teaspoon), smoked paprika (1/2 teaspoon), salt, and pepper to taste.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the sauté pan with the meat crumbles. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Toast the hamburger buns. Divide the sloppy joe mixture among the buns and serve hot with your favorite side.
Notes
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze for longer storage.
- Reheating: Reheat gently in a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave, adding a splash of water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 750mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 8mg