Self-Reliant Seitan Sloppy Joes
This easy, one-pot, weeknight meal packs the protein and flavor featuring our ground beefy seitan. A hearty and cozy meal that will leave you satisfied!
Serves 6
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb Self-Reliant Seitan Ground Beefy
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chili powder
¼ - ½ tsp cayenne pepper to taste
15 ounces tomato sauce
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 Tbsp Braggs Liquid Aminos (or Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce)
Toasted hamburger buns, for serving
Instructions:
- In a large deep skillet, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and red pepper and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, until onions are translucent.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 2 more minutes until fragrant.
- Push the veggies to one side of the skillet and add the other 1 Tbsp olive oil to the pan and then add the ground beefy seitan. Stir until seitan starts to crisp up and stick to the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the tomato paste, brown sugar, smoked paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine with the veggies and seitan. Cook for 2 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, and Braggs liquid aminos. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding brown sugar for sweetness, cayenne for heat, apple cider vinegar for tang, and Braggs liquid aminos for a deeper umami flavor.
- Serve on toasted buns with an optional slice of cheddar cheese if you’re into that. Enjoy!
Adapted from https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/sloppy-joes/#wprm-recipe-container-72467
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