Best Ever Vegan Sloppy Joes Recipe

An easy recipe for vegan sloppy joes studded with red pepper and spiced up with paprika and cumin. Serve on a toasted bun with cream cheese and grated cheddar (vegan or veggie, it's up to you).

BEST EVERY VEGAN SLOPPY JOES RECIPE

I've seen and heard people talking about sloppy joes for years. 

I've always planned to make them, but I never got around to it. 

I was stuck in that eternal loop. Don't those look good? I have to try them! Then nothing. I know, I know I should just get on with it.

I made them.

....and the crowd cheers!

And........ THEY. ARE. AWESOME!

They were easy to make and so tasty! It was such a treat.

HOW TO SERVE SLOPPY JOES

You can serve sloppy joes how you like, but this is how I serve them.

I toasted my rolls and spread them generously with cream cheese (Violife of course darling!), filled them with lots of the savoury mince and topped it with some dairy-free cheddar. 

Mmmmmm! 

Of course if you are vegetarian feel free to use standard cream cheese and cheddar.

Also try Vegan Pulled Jackfruit Burgers

MORE SERVING IDEAS

Sloppy joes are usually served on a burger bun but this tasty mixture is really versatile.

Here are some serving ideas:

1. SANDWICH - serve on a sandwich, just butter the bread first
2. TOASTIE - it makes an amazing toastie
3. QUESADILLA - serve with grated vegan cheddar on a quesadilla
4. HOT DOG - serve piled high on a hot dog
5. BAKED POTATO - heap onto a baked potato with grated vegan cheddar

VEGGIE MINCE

I use veggie mince a lot. 

Probably because I became veggie over 25 years ago and back then there weren't many options. 

I fell in love with it when my mother-in-law made me her veggie bolognaise and started using it myself to make shepherd's pie, cottage pie, chilli and of course her fabulous bolognaise.

Funnily enough I'm not keen on things pretending to be meat. 

I do eat vegan sausages and veggie mince, but don't expect me to go near anything described as veggie chicken, fish or deli slices. Ugh!

I hope you try my sloppy joes and let me know what you think. I loved them and hope you do to. 

From my home to yours!

If you love food in buns like these sloppy joes, check out my ultimate sandwich guide.

HOW LONG WILL SLOPPY JOES KEEP?

This easy sloppy joe mixture once cool can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

It also freezes really well.

Once cool, freeze the mixture in an airtight container or freezer bag for 3-4 months.

To defrost, place in the fridge overnight, then reheat before serving.

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Author: Jacqueline Meldrum

Best Ever Vegan Sloppy Joes Recipe

An easy recipe for vegan sloppy joes studded with red pepper and spiced up with paprika and cumin. Serve on a toasted bun with cream cheese and grated cheddar (vegan or veggie, it's up to you).

Prep time: 5 MinCook time: 25 MinTotal time: 30 Min

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2 large red pepper, finely chopped
• 180g (6 oz) chilled veggie mince
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 x 400g (14 oz) tin chopped tomatoes
• 3 tbsp tomato puree
• 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 50ml (1/4 cup) vegetable stock (1 vegetable stock cube)
• a good grinding of salt and pepper

Instructions

1. In a large pan or frying pan, saute the onion and garlic in the olive oil until soft.
2. Add the chopped red pepper and cook gently for a few more minutes.
3. Add the veggie mince and spices and stir to combine.
4. Add the rest of the ingredients, mix well and cook on a medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes until the savoury mince is thick and delicious!
5. Serve on a toasted bun naked or with your favourite toppings.
6. Enjoy!

Notes:

If you can't get hold of chilled veggie mince you can use dried or frozen soya mince. The dried will need more stock.

These sloppy joes can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for 3-4 months, then defrosted in the fridge overnight before you reheat them.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

195.40

Fat (grams)

8.88

Sat. Fat (grams)

2.40

Carbs (grams)

19.20

Fiber (grams)

4.30

Net carbs

14.91

Sugar (grams)

9.56

Protein (grams)

10.84

Sodium (milligrams)

162.62

Cholesterol (grams)

25.23