Extra sloppy for ya's, sloppy joes
A vegan sloppy joe even Billy Madison would love!
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 12 - 16 ounces of Beyond or Impossible 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 a couple minutes.
- Serve on toasted buns.
Notes
The Impossible and Beyond Burgers are great alternatives for ground meat or in place of the TVP in this recipe.