Spicy Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

Spicy Vegetarian Sloppy Joes
  • Author: mrsgarbles

This hearty mushroom and beer sloppy joe recipe is a delightful twist on a classic favorite. Finely chopped cremini mushrooms are cooked with onions, walnuts, and a flavorful beer-based sauce, creating a rich and savory filling. Pile this delicious mixture onto whole grain buns and top with your favorite garnishes for a satisfying and unique meal.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cremini mushrooms, halved
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large sweet onion, diced
  • 1 3/4 cups light beer (drink what's left in the bottle)
  • Kosher salt
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 6 whole grain hamburger buns
  • Shredded red cabbage or lettuce, pickled jalapeno and scallions, for serving, optional

Instructions

  • Pulse the mushrooms in batches in a food processor until finely chopped. Set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, 1 tablespoon beer and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the walnuts and peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms, 3/4 teaspoon black pepper and chipotle powder and cook, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms are just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the remaining beer, the ketchup, tomato paste and 1/8 teaspoon salt and cook while stirring until the sauce is the consistency that you like, about 2 minutes.
  • Spoon the mixture onto each bun. Serve with toppings if desired.

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Yield

Makes 4 sandwiches