Best 10 Easy Vegetarian Bbqsloppy Joes Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy vegetarian barbecue meal that is sure to satisfy the whole family? Look no further! This article will guide you through the steps to create a mouthwatering vegetarian BBQ sloppy joes recipe. Using simple ingredients and a handful of pantry staples, you can create a flavorful meatless sloppy joe filling that is packed with savory and tangy flavors. With its juicy texture and smoky BBQ sauce, this recipe is a great way to enjoy a classic sandwich with a healthier twist. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate vegetarian BBQ sloppy joes!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

VEGETARIAN SLOPPY JOES



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The meat won't be missed in my version of sloppy joes. It tastes like the classic recipe, but is lower in fat and a great option for vegetarians. -Linda Winter, Oak Harbor, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 package (12 ounces) frozen vegetarian meat crumbles
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2/3 cup ketchup
1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
6 hamburger buns, split and toasted

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in meat crumbles and pepper; heat through., Sprinkle flour over mixture and stir until blended. Stir in ketchup and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 815mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VEGETARIAN SLOPPY JOES



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This is a combination of many recipes and experimentation. It has gotten the thumbs-up from all who have tried it so far. It can also be made with TVP, ground turkey, or even ground beef instead of tempeh.

Provided by Aberdeen Smith

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Sloppy Joe Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

¼ cup vegetable oil
½ cup minced onion
2 (8 ounce) packages tempeh
½ cup minced green bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup tomato sauce
1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon blackstrap molasses
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon celery seed
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon oregano
½ teaspoon paprika
1 pinch ground black pepper
hamburger buns

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep, 10-inch skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the onion in the oil until translucent. Crumble the tempeh into the skillet; cook and stir until golden brown. Add the green pepper and garlic; cook another 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, molasses, cayenne pepper, celery seed, cumin, salt, coriander, thyme, oregano, paprika, and black pepper; stir. Simmer another 10 to 15 minutes. Spoon hot onto hamburger buns to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 424.9 mg, Sugar 8.8 g

SPENSER'S SLOPPY JOES



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
4 hamburger buns, split
Barbecue sauce, for topping

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet with straight sides. Add the bell peppers and garlic. Saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the ground beef to the vegetables. Stir and cook about 8 minutes, until the meat is no longer pink and fully cooked.
  • Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire, and hot sauce into the skillet. Stir. Simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Serve on hamburger bun with extra sauce.

VEGETARIAN SLOPPY JOE



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My son had one and halfway through the second sandwich he said, 'There's no meat in this!' and finished eating the sandwich. Serve over rice, potatoes, bread, or any other grain.

Provided by Timothy O'Hara

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can brown lentils
1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, cut small
¼ cup barbeque sauce
¼ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons mild miso paste
1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms, cut small
2 tablespoons ground allspice
2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until soft and browned, about 10 minutes. Add lentils, tomatoes, barbeque sauce, ketchup, miso paste, shiitake mushrooms, allspice, and garlic; cook and stir until flavors combine and mixture thickens, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.9 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 10.8 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 1023.9 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

MEATLESS SLOPPY JOES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, medium yellow onion, green bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, textured vegetable protein, vegetable broth, tomato sauce, vegan worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, hamburger buns

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

olive oil, to taste
½ medium yellow onion, diced
½ green bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon paprika
salt, to taste
1 cup textured vegetable protein
1 cup vegetable broth
15 oz tomato sauce, 1 can
1 teaspoon vegan worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
4 hamburger buns

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, until semi-translucent.
  • Add the bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
  • Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and salt and cook 2-3 minutes more, until the garlic is soft and fragrant. Season with salt.
  • Add the textured vegetable protein, vegetable broth, and tomato sauce and stir well until combined. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  • Remove the lid and add the Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and yellow mustard. Mix to combine and cook for 3-4 more minutes, until the remaining liquid has been absorbed.
  • Serve on hamburger buns.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 652 calories, Carbohydrate 74 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 10 grams, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 20 grams

VEGETARIAN SLOPPY JOES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound frozen Tater Tots (about 5 cups)
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 14-ounce package extra-firm tofu, drained
2/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup chili sauce (such as Heinz)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
4 hamburger buns, split
4 slices white cheddar cheese
Bread-and-butter pickles, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven and bake the Tater Tots as the label directs. Toss with 1/2 teaspoon chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; season with salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, crumble the tofu on a paper towel-lined plate. Mix the ketchup and chili sauce in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, carrot and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the tofu, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Add 3/4 cup of the ketchup sauce and 1/3 cup water; simmer until thickened, 2 minutes.
  • Place the bottom buns on a baking sheet. Top with the tofu mixture, the remaining ketchup sauce and the cheese. Bake until the cheese melts, 3 minutes. Add the pickles and top buns. Serve with the Tater Tots.

VEGETARIAN BBQ SLOPPY JOES



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As a vegetarian, I really like to make things that my entire family (who are not veggies) will eat. This is a real pleaser that anyone will enjoy! 8)

Provided by OceanIvy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 sandwich buns
2 cups vegetarian ground beef
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients, but buns in medium saucepan.
  • Bring mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to low. Cover and let cook for 10-12 minutes, or until onion is tender.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • Serve on buns.

SLOW COOKER BBQ CHICKPEA SLOPPY JOES



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Tangy, hearty, and easy! Chickpeas and red lentils cook up thick and rich in a tomato-BBQ base.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 8h10m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained
1/2 cup uncooked split red lentils (rinsed)
1 small onion (diced (about 1 cup))
3 medium cloves garlic (diced (about 1 tablespoon))
1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon red crushed pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt + more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper + more to taste
4 hamburger buns*
2 teaspoons olive oil
Sliced red onion
Dill pickles or sweet pickles
3-quart or larger slow cooker

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high 5-6 hours, until the lentils are cooked through and the mixture thickens. Open the slow cooker and, using a potato masher, mash about 1/3 of the filling. Give it a good stir, replace the lid, and let it cook for another 30 minutes or so until thickened.
  • Meanwhile, toast the buns. Brush insides with olive oil and place cut-side-up under the broiler in your oven. Broil 30 - 60 seconds until golden.
  • Place buns on plate and spoon filling over the top. Add toppings if desired. Serve.
  • Leftover filling keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

LAZY MOM'S EASY BBQ SLOPPY JOES



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Make and share this Lazy Mom's Easy BBQ Sloppy Joes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup barbecue sauce (any flavor)
1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste (I measure this by feel)
1/8 teaspoon black pepper (I use measuring spoon)
4 hamburger buns
1/2 cup red bell pepper (4 rings)
4 slices American cheese (or any flavor cheese)

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, brown the onions a few minutes, then add beef and continue to brown untilt he meat is fully cooked; drain fat.
  • Add salt to taste, pepper, and BBQ sauce, sitrring to coat, let simmer on fairly low heat about 5-10 minutes.
  • Spoom hot meat mixture on top of bottom half of each bun, top with a slice of cheese and red bell pepper ring on each, then top with other half of bun.

BARBEQUE SLOPPY JOES RECIPE



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I don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen. I am all about yummy meals I can make in a hurry and this recipe fits the bill!

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground beef ((or ground turkey))
½ cup diced onion
1 green pepper (diced)
1 cup barbeque sauce
salt and pepper, to taste
6 Hamburger Buns

Steps:

  • Brown meat in a saucepan over medium heat. After meat is almost cooked through, add onion and pepper and saute for 5 minutes, or until vegetables are soft. Add barbecue sauce and warm on stovetop until heated through. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
  • Serve on hamburger buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 756 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 20 g, ServingSize 1 serving

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your sloppy Joes more flavor and texture. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, and zucchini.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender but still have a bit of crunch.
  • Use a flavorful sauce. This is what will really bring your sloppy Joes together. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own. If you're making your own, be sure to use a variety of spices and herbs.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many ways to make vegetarian sloppy Joes. Get creative and have fun with it!

Conclusion:

Vegetarian sloppy Joes are a delicious and easy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for a casual weeknight dinner or a fun party. With so many different ways to make them, you're sure to find a recipe that you love.

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