Sloppy Veg-Head Joe

Recipe Courtesy Rachael Ray's Big Orange Book

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (4)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(4)

Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 40 min

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Directions

Over the last several years I've probably typed up and taught dozens of takes on the American classic, good ole sloppy Joes. I am stupefied that it took me this long to come up with a meat-free buddy. Here ya go, meet Sloppy Veg-head Joe.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 red, green, or yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 red onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 (21-ounce) can black beans,drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
Salt and pepper
1 (15-ounce) can diced fireroasted or chunky-style crushed tomatoes
1 rounded tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (see Note) or vinegar, any kind
1 lime
4 crusty rolls, split and lightly toasted
2 large dill pickles, chopped
A handful of fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. To the hot oil, add the jalapenos, bell peppers, onions, and garlic and cook until tender, 7 to 8 minutes. Fold in the black beans, cumin, and coriander and season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in the tomatoes, brown sugar, and Worcestershire or vinegar and simmer the mixture for a few minutes to combine the flavors. Squeeze the lime juice into the pan and stir. Serve the joe mixture on buns with chopped pickles and cilantro to top and a couple of chips or a green salad alongside.

Note Worcestershire sauce contains everything but the kitchen sink, including anchovies. I love it, but if you follow a strict vegetarian diet you might prefer to substitute vinegar.

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recipe Sloppy Veg-Head Joe
Sandie Medina, OH 08-01-2009
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Delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'm not a vegetarian, but I like to eat a lot of meatless meals. This is delish! I even like it served over brown rice. ... It's a keeper!Read more
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Maryte Las Vegas, NV 07-04-2009
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Chili by any other name...
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I made this recipe because I forgot to buy ground turkey at the market. I was excited to try it because Rachael's recipes... haven't disappointed me before and my husband is a fan. He also LOVES sloppy joes. Unfortunately this recipe just tasted like chili. So, Rachael come on. Just call a spade a spade. Even though the last time I had sloppy joe was at my school's cafeteria in the sixth grade, I remember it being more savory. Maybe next time I'll skip the brown sugar. Anyway, it's yummy and it tasted really really good with guacamole and chips. But it's chili. Read more
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Lisa Jacksonville, FL 03-11-2009
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Best Veggie Joes
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My sister made this and brought it to me- I've pasted it along to friends. It is good as a stoup if you dont have crusty... rolls. I love Racheal Ray:)Read more
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Christy Southaven, MS 02-24-2009
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This recipe is fantastic!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Oh how wonderful this is! I haven't been a vegetarian very long, but this is the most satisfying meal I have had since the... switch. Good job on this one Rach!Read more