I tried Sloppy Joes once in the US, and several times when made by my US mom’s friends in the past. This is my adaptation based on my recollections, together with my own twist, to bring the best out in these finger-licking, bite kicking, heavenly spiced scented Sloppy Joes. All the family love ‘em, and so will you and your friends – at least that’s what I’m hoping !!! They are crazy delicious, and should be served to every meat eater you know – one bite and you’re an addict ! Easy to make, fast, simply and a culinary instant reward ! Enjoy !
TIP : Serve with a toasted or untoasted bun, and use vegan butter if you wish. Then I also suggest tortilla chips and orange wedges to bring the best out of the flavours – yum eeeeee !!!
INGREDIENTS
olive oil for frying
1 onion, very finely chopped
450g (16 oz) vegan mince (ground crumble) – I use Linda McCartney, or 1 cup pre-cooked puy lentils if you prefer
4 scallions (spring onions), chopped into ¼ inch slices
2 Tbsp sweet chilli sauce (available from here in the US, or UK)
1 Tbsp mustard (I use French’s brand – available from here in the US, or UK and yes it’s vegan http://www.frenchsuk.co.uk/pages/faq )
¼ tsp chilli powder (available from here in the US, or UK)
2 baby chillies, finely chopped
salt to taste
2 tsp dark brown sugar (or other of your choice)
1 Tbsp tomato ketchup
2 tsp tomato paste
1 cup finely chopped tomatoes, (or tinned is fine)
2 tsp cider vinegar
METHOD
- Begin by heating your oil, and frying half the finely chopped onions until a little brown, and then add the chopped chillies, and continue to fry for a couple of minutes.
- Add in the vegan mince, and fry until it is browned (or if using lentils, be sure to leave them in for a couple of minutes, and continue to follow the instructions below).
- Add the tomato paste, and one ingredient at a time, with the last ingredient being the remaining scallions, as I used them for flavour and colour, so they are not to be overcooked.
- Allow to simmer for 20 minutes, then take off the heat. Toast and ‘butter’ your bun if you wish, and spoon in lots of the sauce. Enjoy !
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I don’t think they sell sloppy joes here in Belgium. But this looks so delicious that I have to make this! First vegan sloppy joe in Belgium haha 😛
I don’t see where you used the onion (finely chopped) unless it is just in the ingredients that are added one at a time.
I can’t wait to try this. I loooove sloppy joes and this sound like it should tasted just like the ones I ate as a kid. I appreciate so much when you post links to certain ingredients that are not commonly found where I live. Makes it so much easier. Thanks for your commitment to posting such wonderful recipes. I have your cook book too! I it the best one in my kitchen!!
Doesn’t this look yummy? 🙂 I will certainly be trying this soon! Doest it work with red lentils? Can I cook them myself? Thank you
Ines Hi there. My guess is it would work with the lentils in the same way a bolognese would do the same, so I am suggesting it for those who don’t want fake meat or cannot find it or who simply prefer lentils – yes you can pre-cook the lentils first, then rinse in cold water and treat them like mince/ground crumble Enjoy and let me know how it goes.
It looks yummy.. Can I replace vegan mince with something else.. also vegan. but I can’t find where I live.
Dear Becky, thanks for that lovely comment, which I appreciate. Let me know how these go as and when – I have a feeling you are going to love them.
Just a little note for you to include in it – it’s to double the agar powder for the cheddar cheeses, but I have also added a Note/Tip for best results for you, here it is.
Tip :- Regarding the Cheddar Recipes in my book – Double the amount of agar powder (do not use flakes as you would need to double the flakes ie 1 tbsp agar powder = 2 tbsp of flakes. So use powder and double the quantities for both the cheeses there. Also when I say to add water in the recipe, add the water and agar into a saucepan and heat up stirring all the time until very thick (don’t panic if it over-thickens), continue mixing for 5-10 minutes (This process helps the agar to release it’s gelatinous qualities), then add this mixture to the food processor together with the remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Continue with the recipe from this point onwards when it says to process everything. Next step would be to pour the cheese mix and re-heat it, you would only need a couple of minutes of heat and stir it until it’s very thick, then it’s done, just add the mixture to a pre-greased container, allow to cool and refrigerate – for a denser result use coconut oil rather than olive oil, and increase agar powder further if you want an even denser cheese (people have different preferences when it comes to this). For melting purposes, aid the process by adding to toast, bakes or pizza and be sure to drizzle on the olive oil to help it break down further.
The revised recipe did not reach my publishers in time, this is the reason. But you will enjoy the cheese and the taste – feedback has been fantastic. 🙂
If you love the book, please post a customer amazon review for me 🙂
Teri Hi, just adjusted the recipe. Enjoy and let me know how it goes ! 🙂
That’s quite awesome Anouk, I hope you make and enjoy them, and you may just be one of the first people to be eating a Sloppy Joe in Belgium. Do let me know what you think of them as and when ! 🙂
I just made this….it is scrumptious! A new favorite!!!
Carole Hi there, that was fast – bravo and thanks for your swift and sweet feedback, that’s awesome and it sounds as though you might make these again ! Best your way ! 🙂
Tima Hi there, yes, you can use pre cooked Puy lentils or TVP which is a dehydrated soya mince, easy to use and can be ordered online.
This really sounds and looks so good. Are the chilis you use hot?
Betty Hi there, yes they are, but by all means use what suits you best ! Best your way and I look forward to your future comments on my blog ! 🙂
Thanks Miriam for the revised instructions for the cheese. I will copy it and keep it with my cook book. I’m heading over now to Amazon to leave a 5 star review 🙂
OMG Becky dear, thanks so much for that, how kind of you ! I am sure you are going to have so much fun with the recipes in my book ! Enjoy and I look foward to your future comments on my blog ! 🙂
Hi Miriam – I love the sound of these and that’s dinner now sorted for tonight, thank you. I have just bought your book, which looks fabulous. However, one quick question – is there a UK version and a USA version, or just the one? Thank you x
Fran Hi there and thanks for dropping by here with your feedback and comment. Thanks also for purchasing my book. Currently there is one book, one version but it covers both metric and imperial measurements.
Just a little note for you to include in it – it’s to double the agar powder for the cheddar cheeses, but I have also added a Note/Tip for best results for you, here it is.
Tip :- Regarding the Cheddar Recipes in my book – Double the amount of agar powder (do not use flakes as you would need to double the flakes ie 1 tbsp agar powder = 2 tbsp of flakes. So use powder and double the quantities for both the cheeses there. Also when I say to add water in the recipe, add the water and agar into a saucepan and heat up stirring all the time until very thick (don’t panic if it over-thickens), continue mixing for 5-10 minutes (This process helps the agar to release it’s gelatinous qualities), then add this mixture to the food processor together with the remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Continue with the recipe from this point onwards when it says to process everything. Next step would be to pour the cheese mix and re-heat it, you would only need a couple of minutes of heat and stir it until it’s very thick, then it’s done, just add the mixture to a pre-greased container, allow to cool and refrigerate – for a denser result use coconut oil rather than olive oil, and increase agar powder further if you want an even denser cheese (people have different preferences when it comes to this). For melting purposes, aid the process by adding to toast, bakes or pizza and be sure to drizzle on the olive oil to help it break down further.
The revised recipe did not reach my publishers in time, this is the reason. But you will enjoy the cheese and the taste – feedback has been fantastic. 🙂
If you love the book, please post a customer amazon review for me.
Best,
Miriam Sorrell
Author Mouthwatering Vegan.
Miriam hi,
I have just reviewed your book on amazon.
I meant every word i wrote – you are the best.
http://www.amazon.com/Mouthwatering-Vegan-Irresistible-Everyone-ebook/product-reviews/B00ATLAAFU/ref=cm_cr_dp_synop?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=0&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending#R24KY3UUA3YVEZ
here is what i wrote – it might take some time till it will be processed by amazon:
5.0 out of 5 stars this book is the bible of the Vegan cousine, August 28, 2013
By Sara Dagan (Bnei-Brak, Israel) – See all my reviews
Amazon Verified Purchase(What’s this?)
This review is from: Mouthwatering Vegan: Over 130 Irresistible Recipes for Everyone (Kindle Edition)
This is not just another vegan cook book – this is the BIBLE OF THE VEGAN COUSINE!amazing gourme’ receipes and yet easy to make.
You can’t sabottage the receipes – The auther, in her OWN special way “holds your hand” in a step by step receipes. they are creative, origanl, and taste great – take for example the Mint Soured Cream – on baked potatos – it tastes like the “real thing” and much better. Or the Mild Chadder Cheese – or the Happy Milk and Cream – yammm. You have a dish for every mood / time of the year.
I bought the paper version in addition to the kindle addition – it’s in my kitchen – easy to reach.
lucky us – the auther has placed a very high standard to follow.
The vegan world will never look the same.
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Looking forward to having your next book!
Hugs,
Sara
Sara dear, that is so wonderful of you to write such a wonderful review for me. Could I ask you to copy and paste it on amazon.co.uk, they would take it there too. Best wishes to you and thanks once again for such wonderful and kind words. 🙂
Sara Hi there and thanks so much for a very kind review – much appreciated and enjoy the book ! 🙂
Miriam dear,
I just posted it on amazon uk
🙂
I made this today……only revision was I added a red bell pepper, and for the tomatoes I used Hunts fire roasted…….the recipe is awesome……..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks very much for your feedback dear Mary Ann, I am so glad you enjoyed it, love the idea of the fire roasted tomatoes ! 🙂
Sara Hi, I really, really appreciate that – it’s one of my favourites, so a HUGE THANK YOU MY DEAR ! 🙂 x
Oh my god, I just had these … AMAZING !! I used lentils and added a little celery. Now I’m unable to move since I had much more than my stomach could handle ! I just couldn’t stop !
Ha, Ha Marie, you sure sound full and satisfied. That’s the thing with this recipe, it’s so moreish it’s difficult to stop ! Best wishes your way and I look forward to your future comments on my blog ! 🙂
Would love to try these, but at the moment Linda McCartney mince has been withdrawn from sale, and has been for some months now. They told me it will be back but not when. It is very frustrating. I have tried the dried mince but it just isn’t the same. Any other suggestions?
Catherine Hi, sorry to hear about the Linda McCartney withdrawal. Where abouts do you live ? I would try this with lentils. Let me know how it goes as and when. 🙂
Hi Miriam I live in UK, they told me there was problem with supplier. Would you use tinned lentils?
Catherine Hi there, are you talking about the Linda McCartney mince ??? What problem ? Please let me know. Tinned lentils won’t work as they are over cooked and mushy, so if you are going to use lentils boil some Puy Lentils as they are chewy and will work well with this. Let me know about the mince please. Best your way and enjoy ! 🙂
Hi Miriam, i dont lnow anything about the mince other than they told me that there had been a problem with a supplier and it would return. However i still cant get it. On their website it said stocked by Holland and Barret and Lidyl, but neither of those has it. However H&B do one so i picked that up today. If itmis nice might try this if not will do the lentils!
Thanks for letting me know Catherine ! Let me know how it goes either way ! 🙂
Hi I’m back! Can’t comment much nowadays since am using yer book!
Oh sloppy joe (hope its not me haha).
Made these once quite a long time ago and loved them…now I’ll try yours and comment.
Re the cheddar cheese tip wonder if your writing it all over again every time ha ha.
Hi there Joe, glad you are using my book ! Hope you make and enjoy my Sloppy Joes, they really are quite delicious, but I’ll let you be the judge of that ! 🙂
I just finished to cook and eat the sloppy joes and they`re great. Excellent recipe, and so easy to make. I made them with puy lentils, messy to eat but that just gave me an excuse to lick my fingers afterwards!
thanks for this recipe
You are most welcome Isabel – so glad they were ‘fingerlikckening’ good after all ! I look forward to your future comments on my blog ! 🙂
Is anyone else in the UK having problems getting vegan mince? I used to get the Morrisons version but they’ve stopped selling it, tried in Tescos and nothing there either. Not their own version or Linda Mac’s. Very disappointing 🙁
Lauri we are in Malta presently – you can make this with a combination of TVP and Puy lentils – just a thought until things are back in stock ! 🙂
Might sound silly and I’m missing it, but how many servings does this recipe make? 🙂
Hi there Jeffrey, not at all, your question is justified. It will yield around 4 main course portions ! Quite filling too ! Let me know how they go as and when. Enjoy ! 🙂
Hi Miriam Just finished my third portion (!) of the Smoked Caponata (or somethin’ like that). Quite good and ate nearly half a loaf of crusty Maltese bread with it. When kids we used to have a hard boiled egg as accompaniment but now am leaving the egg with her owner ha ha! 😀
Going to make some extra and freeze.
Hi there Joe. Good idea to freeze some extra. As for the Maltese bread, it’s irresistible always !!! Best your way ! 🙂
Hi, All! For those of you new to the sloppy joe “thing”, you can also use oats to replace some of the soy mince. Lentil and oat, TVP and oats. They both work. Enjoy!
That’s interesting TI
Made this today to freeze for comfort food over holiday but had a taste … Mmmm
Very good forward thinking there Catherine, and be sure to ENJOY ! Happy Holidays your way dear ! 🙂
I’m an Australian but my partner is American and he was brought up on the meat version of sloppy joes. I made this for him and he said these were the best he has ever had.
That sure is super news there Morgan – will share on FB too ! Best your way in the meantime and happy holidays your way ! 🙂
I made these last night with a few adjustments, and they were delicious!
Changes I made:
– I used 1 cup of dried lentils & pre-cooked them 15 minutes. This resulted in about 2 1/3 cup of pre-cooked lentils added to the recipe.
– Instead of sweet chili sauce, I used 1 additional Tbsp of ketchup & 1 Tbsp of ketchup.
– Used 1 jalapeno instead of 2 baby chillies.
– Doubled the tomatoes!
D-E-L-I-S-H! A definite keeper recipe 🙂
So glad you made and enjoyed this Caitlin ! 🙂
just made this for dinner for my husband and daughter and they loved it. 10 year old has been a veg since birth, husband recent convert (forced) since heart issues. Eating occasional comfort foods like this are great because they keep kid feeling like other kids (though frankly she has adult taste buds) and make hubby feel like the world hasn’t come to an end. Nice job getting the taste of a sloppy joe and improving on it.
Thanks for your feedback Robin, and well done in maintaining a plant based diet in your home – better for all round health and the animals too. You’ll find plenty more that will keep the family happy on this site, and I look forward to your future comments on my blog ! 🙂
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WOW! DELICIOUS! Better than any SJ’s that I remember as a child. Very easy to make. Didn’t even put it on a roll 🙂
Hi there Joanie, sounds like you really enjoyed this – so glad and hope you enjoy many more recipes from my blog. 🙂
Hi Miriam,
Thanks for the recipe. I just wanted to let you know that I’ve featured it on my sandwich roundup, which you can find here: https://happyhappyvegan.com/sandwiches/ I hope you don’t mind?
Hi Lisa, not at all ! 🙂
I LOVE THIS RECIPE! We try to have it at least every other week, if not every week. It’s a definite favorite!
Hi Rich, glad you make and enjoy this recipe frequently ! Cheers !