Tofu instead of beef makes these vegetarian sloppy joes a bit healthier. Don’t worry though. They are still packed with flavor and messiness.
Ingredients
1poundextra-firm tofu, drained, pressed, and crumbled
2Tablespoonsneutral oil, like grape seed oil or canola oil
½white onion, diced
1cupcarrots, diced
2stalks celery, diced
3clovesgarlic, minced
½red pepper, diced
1Cuptomato sauce
½Cupketchup
3Tablespoonsbrown sugar
2TablespoonsWorcestershire sauce
2Teaspoonswhole cumin seeds
1Teaspoonchili powder
Salt and pepper
4Hamburger Buns
Instructions
For tofu, place the block of extra-firm tofu between a few layers of paper towels and place a large cutting board or plate on top. Add something heavy to press out water in tofu. Let sit for 5 minutes. Then crumble the tofu.
Add a small drizzle of oil (1 Teaspoon) to a nonstick stillet and add the crumbled tofu. Cook until browned, about 10 minutes.
In a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat, add a few Tablespoons of neutral oil and then add all your chopped veggies. Cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Add tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and spices to veggies. Stir and reduce heat to medium. Bring mixture to a simmer.
Add tofu and stir to combine. Simmer until thick, about 10 minutes. Taste frequently and adjust for wanted spiciness or sweetness.