Easy Vegan Sloppy Joes Recipe – Sweet & Homemade
Vegan sloppy joes recipe is a delicious plant-based twist on the classic comfort food. You can make them with lentils, textured vegetable protein, chopped walnuts, or finely chopped mushrooms. They are simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce seasoned with onions, garlic, and spices. The hearty mixture is served on toasted burger buns for a satisfying meal. This recipe is easy to prepare, packed with protein and fiber, and perfect for weeknight dinners, family gatherings, or casual lunches.
SEASONING FOR SLOPPY JOE’S RECIPE
Seasoning is key to creating flavorful vegan sloppy joes. A blend of garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, and black pepper adds depth and warmth to the sauce. Additionally, a touch of brown sugar and mustard balances the tangy tomato base, while salt enhances the overall flavor for a rich, satisfying taste.
- Chilli flakes or chilli powder.
- Paprika or smoked paprika.
- Balsamic vinegar.
- Worcestershire sauce.
- Black pepper.
- Mustard, such as yellow mustard.
- Hot sauce.
INGREDIENTS FOR SLOPPY JOE’S RECIPE
- Vegan meat: Traditional Sloppy Joes are made with ground meat. This easy vegan sloppy joes is made with vegan ground beef; if you want to use other vegan-friendly alternatives to ground beef, such as mushrooms, walnuts, tofu crumbles, extra-firm tofu, or cooked lentils (for example, green or brown lentils).
- Tomato sauce: I used passata and ketchup to make this sauce; however, you can use tinned chopped tomates, fresh tomatoes, tomato paste, tangy tomato sauce, or store-bought sauces. Additionally, you can add BBQ sauce or a hot sauce.
- Veggies: This American classic recipe goes well with red and green bell peppers. Another option is to add grated carrots and onions, for example, yellow or white onions.
- Sweetening: I used brown sugar for this great recipe, but you can also use maple syrup, agave, or demerara sugar.
- Bread: I used a delicious vegan burger bun, which goes very nicely with this easy recipe. However, you can use other burger buns for this classic sandwich, such as gluten-free, white, or brown bread.
- Oil: To sauté the onions and the red peppers, I used olive oil, but you can use other vegetable oils or vegan butter. For an oil-free option, sprinkle a pinch of salt and add vegetable broth.
- Water: I used filtered water; alternatively, you can use mineral water or tap water.
HOW TO SERVE SLOPPY JOE’S RECIPE
This sloppy joe recipe is for the whole family and is great when planning main meals. I served this easy vegan recipe with crisps; however, you can try other delicious options that pair well with this vegan version of sloppy joes:
- Chips or French fries.
- Tater tots.
- Baked potatoes, such as vegan parmesan wedges.
- Salads; for example, classic coleslaw or potato salad. For more vegan salad recipe ideas, click here.
- Vegetables, such as raw carrots and cucumber sticks. If you want to use cooked veggies, you can try sweetcorn with vegan butter and salt.
Lastly, you can make this great recipe in advance, for example, if you are planning a party or a family gathering. So, after cooking this sloppy joes, let it cool down to room temperature, then place it in an airtight container. Keep it refrigerated until consumption.
THIS SLOPPY JOES RECIPE GOES WELL WITH:
- Also, enjoy this comfort food with homemade baked tortilla chips.
VEGAN SLOPPY JOES RECIPE
Enjoy easy vegan sloppy joes made with vegan meat, tomatoes, and savory spices. This quick, delicious recipe is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 Yellow onion.
- 3 Garlic cloves.
- Half Red bell pepper.
- 1 Tablespoon of olive oil.
- 300 grams of Vegan ground meat.
- ⅔ Cup of Ketchup.
- ⅓ Cup of Passata.
- 1 Teaspoon of Brown sugar.
- ⅓ Cup of Water.
- 1 Teaspoon of Mustard.
- A pinch of ground black pepper.
- ⅓ Teaspoon of Salt.
- 4 Burger buns.
Instructions
SLOPPY JOE'S SAUCE
- Peel and dice the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic cloves.
- Place a large skillet on the stove at medium heat.
- Pour 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add the onion and red pepper and sauté for a couple of minutes.
- When the onion and red pepper are soft and tender, add the chopped garlic cloves.
- Add the vegan ground meat (you can also use cooked green lentils, brown lentils, chopped mushrooms, chopped walnuts, or any combination of these). Cook for a few minutes.
- Pour the ketchup, passata, mustard, brown sugar, and water. Stir well and cook for a couple of minutes.
- Season to taste with black pepper and salt.
ASSAMBLE
- Place your sloppy joes sauce in your burger buns, or bread of your choice.
- Serve on its own or add side dishes, such as chips.
Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 1349Total Fat 31gSaturated Fat 9gUnsaturated Fat 23gCholesterol 67mgSodium 2419mgCarbohydrates 201gFiber 7gSugar 38gProtein 57g
The Nutritional values presented on this table are only estimates. The values can also vary depending on the cooking method, ingredients, product brands etc. This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix.
MORE RECIPES WITH VEGAN MEAT
- VEGAN SHEPHERD’S PIE.
- SAUSAGE AND MASH PIE RECIPE.
- ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH SAUSAGE.
- CREAMY BOLOGNESE TAGLIATELLE.
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