Unsloppy Joes Recipe

My fiance and I really enjoyed this... but I made some changes based on what other reviewers said. First of all, I made 16 servings instead of 8 and froze half. It froze and reheated really well! I would definitely recommend this. It is so easy to go ahead and double the recipe, and a huge time-saver b/c of all the vegetables you have to chop. Secondly, I added more vinegar to mine... I felt it gave the recipe more of the characteristic sloppy joes flavor. I went ahead and added twice the amount. I also only added 1/2 the amount of chili powder the recipe calls for, and 1/2 the amount of black pepper. I like spicy stuff, but all that pepper was still a little too overpowering for my tastes and it took away from the other flavors in the recipe. Overall, this is really filling and even sort of fun to eat too, especially with the kaiser rolls!

Very tasty and filling. If you finely dice or even brunoise the veggies, the texture more closely resembles ground beef and binds better. My changes: 1/2 c chopped red bell pepper, 1 1/2 TEAspoonsof chili powder, 2 T tomato paste, 2 T vinegar, and added 1 T brown sugar and 1 T mustard. Yummmmm

As written, this is not good. As many reviwers commented, the chili powder is overpowering. I made some alterations and enjoyed the results: I halved the chili powder, and doubled the vinegar. I also added about 1/2 tsp of worcestershire sauce and about 1 tsp of honey. We enjoyed it on open faced sandwiches with a slice of provalone. Will make again, might try adding a little more tomato, and experiment with other veggies!

I am super impressed with this recipe it was wonderful! Filling to eat and fast to make. I mistakenly grabbed a can of basil, garlic and oregano diced tomatoes but it still tastes great! I think I may use it every time. Also, my husband decided we should not scoop out our whole wheat rolls. A new recipe to use with out meat!! Thank you so much for sharing.

YUM! Based on reviews, I used 1 tablespoon of chili powder, a splash extra of vinegar, and a red pepper instead of green since I had that on hand. I also added about 1/2 teaspoon of Worcestershire, which I might add more of next time. Might also try it with the full amount of chili powder as it wasn't too spicy. I had it over brown rice instead of buying rolls and that worked well! It was DELICIOUS overall, especially as a cheap, quick, vegetarian, healthy dish.. definitely making again. (Note we are not vegetarian and loved it!)

Change: Same ingredients, and also browned a pound of ground beef with the onion.

This was pretty great. I did not use chili powder, but added just a light dust of cayenne. I used red wine vinegar instead (didn't have regular white), but it tasted great! I mashed the beans slightly to get a better texture, which I am glad I did! I also added a handful of monterey jack cheese to bind it together. It is a bit like veggie chili on a bun, but no complaints here! Next time I will add a little TVP for texture.

Used italian seasoning vinegar instead of white vinegar and increased it a bit. I didn't have tomato paste so I used same amount of tomato sauce. Simmered uncovered to reduce the amount of liquid. Turned out great, would recommend adding cheese as another reviewer suggested.

Delicious! Lightly mashing the beans gave the mixture a nice meaty texture. I also added 1T Thai chili sauce to give a little sweet to the spicy. I will definitely make this again.

Very tasty and easy to make! The carrots didn’t sound appealing to me so I left them out. Everything Else I made like the recipe. While the beans cooked in the sauce I mashed about half with a wooden spoon to get a more beef like consistency. Very delicious!

This recipe is a winner. My twin two-year-olds gobbled it down, and my husband asked that it be put into our weekly rotation. It was really easy, too! I added a bit of worchestershire sauce and some brown sugar to give it a more "authentic" taste (my mom used those ingredients in her sloppy joes). I also added a bit of cornstarch mixed with warm water at the end, to thicken it up and give it the right consistency. Really tasty!

Made it with friends — instant hero status.

I’m officially obsessed with this recipe.

Made as is. Was a different flavour than the sloppy joes I'm used to. A bit liquidy but still yummy. Would also go well over rice, pasta or even a bed of lettuce. I halfed the chili powder because I knew it would have been too much for me.

I tried the changes in another review, more vinegar, halved the chili powder and pepper and it had just enough spice for me. The double vinegar was a good idea My husband and I both thought the dish was okay, but missing something. I did not read all the reviews, but may try it again if I find a review with suggestions on what can be added to the recipe.

We have been making this and loving it for years. I always double, as it freezes well and is a tasty and nutritious meal. I add more tomato paste because, well, tomato paste is yummy, and it adds even more flavor. Well recommended for anyone looking for an easy veggie meal.

I made this yesterday and had I rated it then, I would have said pretty good. However, I brought it for lunch and after a day, it was delicious! Thank you for the recipe.

way too peppery and way too tomatoey. i had to throw this out and serve sandwiches

It was SOOOO good, the very first time I made it. Much better than meaty sloppy joes. Really easy too. Having it again tonight. YUMM

I tried it with kidney beans, and it sucked. So I tried it a second time and only changed the sort of beans I used. I mushed up some northern beans and mixed it with the paste, and then I threw in whole black beans. It was MUCH better this way.