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sloppy joe sandwich

Extra sloppy for ya's, sloppy joes

thehamptonsvegan
A vegan sloppy joe even Billy Madison would love!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine sandwiches, vegan
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 green pepper, diced
  • 1-2 cloves garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups TVP textured vegetable protein or use a vegan ground beef alternative like a package of Gardein beefless ground or 12 - 16 ounces of Beyond Burger
  • 1 cup water or vegetable broth OMIT water or veggie broth if not using TVP
  • 1 can - (8 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon worcheshire sauce like Annie's optional
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 hamburger buns or rolls

Instructions
 

  • Heat a skillet and add a bit of cooking oil.
  • When hot, add onions and green pepper.
  • Cook until peppers are soft and onions are translucent.
  • Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
  • (If using Beyond Meat or Gardein beef crumbles instead of TVP, add them now to lightly brown.)
  • Add the TVP (if using) and the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover with a lid, and cook for 20 minutes. (Reduce cooking time to about 10 minutes if using meat alternatives instead of TVP and water).
  • Remove the lid and cook and stir for another 5 minutes.
  • Serve on toasted buns.

Notes

The beefless ground from Gardien and Beyond Burgers are a great alternative for ground meat or in place of the TVP in this recipe.