Easy Vegan Sloppy Joes
Make these protein-rich Vegan Sloppy Joes in just 30 minutes! Enjoy a simple homemade twist on a classic favorite using easy-to-find plant-based ingredients.
Servings: 4
Calories: 373kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound vegan ground beef or tofu ground beef, or canned lentils
- ½ onion finely diced
- ½ green bell pepper finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ⅔ cup ketchup
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
For serving (optional):
- 4 vegan hamburger buns
- Potato chips
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook vegan ground beef until browned, breaking into crumbles, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
- Add diced onion and green bell pepper to the same skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, until they soften. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Stir frequently.
- Return the cooked vegan ground beef to the skillet and mix in the tomato paste. Stir well to combine.
- Add ketchup, water, vegan Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, salt, and ground black pepper. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- Serve on toasted buns for vegan sloppy joe sandwiches.
Notes
- Choose your favorite type of vegan bun. Opt for soft yet sturdy buns, like classic hamburger buns, to prevent sogginess. Try brioche for sweetness or whole wheat for added nutrition.
- Toast the buns. Toast the buns to prevent them from becoming soggy once the mixture is placed on them.
- Make sure to overfill the bun. Ensure your bun is generously filled, allowing some filling to spill out. So you can scoop extra goodness up with potato chips!
- Opt for all-natural ketchup. If you're aiming for homemade sloppy joes free from processed ingredients, go for all-natural ketchup.
- Watch sauce consistency. If it thickens excessively, it could dry out. Cook until you see meat bits and a sauce trail forms when a spoon is dragged; if it fills quickly, it's too thin.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving (without the bun and potato chips) | Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 985mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 384IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
