Best 7 Veggie Filled Sloppy Joes Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable and satisfying meal that caters to both your taste buds and your health goals? Look no further than our selection of veggie-filled sloppy joe recipes! These delightful culinary creations are a symphony of flavors, textures, and nutritional value, offering a mouthwatering alternative to traditional sloppy joes. With a colorful array of vegetables, savory sauces, and hearty fillings, our recipes will tantalize your senses and leave you feeling energized and guilt-free. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the goodness of vegetables and transforms your mealtime into an extraordinary experience.

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FALL VEGETABLE SLOPPY JOES



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I make this dish in the fall and sneak grated vegetables into the sloppy joe mixture. It's especially handy when children don't like to eat their vegetables! Just walk away until the end of the day and let the slow cooker do all the work. Also delicious: Top the filling with a little shredded cheese before serving. -Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h30m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups shredded peeled butternut squash
2 medium parsnips, peeled and shredded
2 medium carrots, peeled and shredded
1 can (12 ounces) cola
1 can (8 ounces) tomato paste
1 cup water
1/3 cup honey mustard
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
18 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings. In the same skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink and onion is tender, 10-12 minutes; crumble beef; drain. , Transfer to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Stir in squash, parsnips, carrots, cola, tomato paste, water, mustard and seasonings. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender, 4-5 hours. Stir in bacon. Serve on buns., Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

VEGGIE FILLED SLOPPY JOES



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What better way to eat your vegetables than packed in a filling sloppy joe sandwich made with Italian pork sausage, mushrooms, fire-roasted tomatoes and carrots? Ready in just 40 minutes.

Provided by By Angie McGowan

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb bulk Italian pork sausage
1 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced red and yellow tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
4 to 6 burger buns, split

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, cook sausage, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper and carrots over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables until tender. Cook about 5 minutes longer or until most of liquid is evaporated.
  • Stir in tomatoes and barbecue sauce. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 15 to 20 minutes until mixture is thickened.
  • To serve, spoon mixture into buns.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

BEEF & VEGGIE SLOPPY JOES



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I'm always looking for ways to serve my family healthy and delicious food, so I started experimenting with my favorite veggies and ground beef. I came up with this favorite that my three kids actually request! This healthy take on sloppy joes reminds me of my own childhood. -Megan Niebuhr, Yakima Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5h35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 medium carrots, shredded
1 medium yellow summer squash, shredded
1 medium zucchini, shredded
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 3 teaspoons dried basil
3 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
10 whole wheat hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 13 ingredients. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Drain; transfer beef to slow cooker. Stir to combine., Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until heated through and vegetables are tender. Using a slotted spoon, serve beef mixture on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 565mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

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

MEAT & VEGGIE SLOPPY JOES OAMC



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I make a batch up every week to keep my son's "hollow leg" filled. I like that its cheap, filling and he gets his veggies in! Also great for group get-together - it can be kept warm in a crockpot until serving.

Provided by Brooke the Cook in

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2-2 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion
1/4-1/2 cup carrot, diced very small
2 large celery ribs, diced
1 bell pepper, any color will do, diced
2 (15 ounce) cans sloppy joe sandwich sauce

Steps:

  • Heat saucepan over medium heat while preparing veggies.
  • Spray with cooking spray and add carrots, celery and onion. Saute for 3-4 minutes then add ground hamburger & chopped bell pepper.
  • Cook over medium high heat until veggies are tender and meat is browned. Drain, if needed.
  • Return to medium heat and add mamwhich, bring to boil then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes until veggies are completely cooked through and sauce is desired thickness. If you are in a rush, you can simply serve when hot OR you could put into crockpot until serving.
  • Store in fridge in covered container or freeze. Can be re-heated in microwave and stovetop.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.2, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 46.3, Sodium 57.4, Carbohydrate 2.3, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 13

VEGETARIAN SLOPPY JOES



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These Vegetarian sloppy joes are the best. They look and taste like the original just minus the meat. You can also substitute the mushrooms for meat for a traditional version. For an instructional video go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK7Swu0xVQ4

Provided by Nikki Dinki Cooking

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb portabella mushroom cap
4 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 small onion
1/2 medium red pepper
1/2 medium green pepper
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Chop Mushrooms into small piece and add to a pot on med heat which is sprayed with cooking spray and let cook for 5-7min
  • Add Garlic, Onion, Peppers and season with salt and pepper, cook 5-7min.
  • Make sauce by adding Tomato Sauce, Brown Sugar, Vinegar and Worcestershire to a bowl and mixing together.
  • Add Tomato Paste to veggies and let cook 1-2 minute.
  • Add sauce as let cook and thicken for 2 minute.
  • Add Thyme and Red pepper flakes.
  • Serve on a bun with chopped pickles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112.3, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1043.3, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 18.9, Protein 4.2

Tips:

  • To make the sloppy joe mixture, start by sautéing chopped onions, bell peppers, and garlic in a pan with olive oil until softened. You can use any type of bell pepper you like, but green, red, and yellow peppers are common choices.
  • Add ground beef or turkey to the pan and cook until browned. If you're using ground turkey, you may want to drain off any excess grease.
  • Stir in your favorite sloppy joe sauce or make your own using tomato sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and spices.
  • Let the sloppy joe mixture simmer for at least 15 minutes, or up to 30 minutes for a richer flavor.
  • While the sloppy joe mixture is simmering, prepare your veggie-filled buns. Simply hollow out the center of each bun and fill it with your favorite vegetables, such as lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles.
  • Once the sloppy joe mixture is done, spoon it into the prepared buns and serve immediately.

Conclusion:

Veggie-filled sloppy joes are a delicious and easy way to get your daily dose of vegetables. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, and they're also great for parties and potlucks. With so many different ways to make them, there's sure to be a veggie-filled sloppy joe recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy sloppy joes, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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