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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).

Vegan sloppy joes

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.


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).


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.




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



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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!

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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

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

22 comments

  1. Looks like an awesome veggie mince! I could mop it straight out of the pan with some crusty bread! What a great idea for a Sloppy Joe.

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  2. Finally a vegan sloppy joe! I will be adding this to our menu.

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    1. Yay! Let me know what you think once you've tried them. We loved them!

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  3. Ah, this looks lovely, I don't think I'd miss the meat at all!

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  4. This is interesting, if it didn't say vegan in the title, I never would have known! It looks amazing:)

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    1. My work is done. Actually I just try to make veggie food that everyone can and enjoy.

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  5. This looks delicious! I love the vegetarian spin on sloppy joes -- I am not vegetarian but I think I would prefer this to the original!

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  6. That's such good news about the M&S range, it might make things a bit easier for my MIL when we're staying with her next month - she does tend to get a bit stressed about making sure we have enough protein! Now, how do I persuade her that those edamame burgers are a totally legit thing to have for dinner? Heheh!

    And speaking of burgers, I've never fancied sloppy Joes because they always looked... well, sloppy but reading your post, I've just realised that spices aside, they're not really that much different to pav bhaji, which I adore (and make an awful lot... totally explains my waistline!). Guess what I'm going to be making very soon! xx

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    1. I've not heard of pav bhaji. They weren't actually too sloppy which I am truly glad about. Enjoy these and the new M&S range.

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  7. I haven't had sloppy joe's since I was a kid! So great to have a vegan version!

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    1. This is my first time and I loved them. I probably put my own twist on the spices although I noticed sometimes people make them with paprika. I just thought yeah, I'll do it my way. Tasty, tasty, tasty.......

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  8. New to your blog and TOTALLY LOVING IT! I hope you don't mind that I linked you! I hope to stop by more often and comment more frequently! Jennifer @ http://MyBlissfulJourney.com CHEERS!

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    1. Thanks for stopping by Jennifer and for linking to me. I will pop over and visit soon.

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  9. I am a bit the same with sloppy joes - though some things seem weird in bread and this is one of them so I think I never quite got it though they also remind me of baked beans which I love in sandwiches. And I am a little jealous of your with all your lovely vegetarian dishes for sale in the UK compared to what we have on offer (though it has improved)

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    1. Now come on Johanna, if you like baked beans in a sandwich .........

      And yes you will notice a difference next time you come over to visit, there is so much more choice now. It's fabulous.

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  10. Oh those look so good! I'm with you on having intended to make Sloppy Joes for ages but never got around to it, but I will now! Good on M&S for all these lovely vegan and veggie products, they look really good, will keep an eye out for them next time I'm there.

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    1. Do try them Kate, they are great and yes I am really pleased about the new range too.

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  11. This looks amazing but will be leaving the peppers out as we aren't fans of them

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  12. This sounds delicious. I want to organize a more plant-based diet for me and my family. This will be a great step in that direction.

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