SAUCY TEMPEH SLOPPY JOES

Saucy Tempeh Sloppy Joes image

I grew up eating sloppy joe sandwiches and can't get enough of the messy deliciousness. Even though I eat meatless once or twice a week, I still enjoy the rich and hearty flavor of meat. I use tempeh here, which is a fermented soy product that is high in protein and has a savory, nutty, earthy flavor. Its taste and texture work well in dishes that usually feature ground beef, making these tempeh sloppy joes a dinner winner. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 packages (8 ounces each) tempeh
1 can each (15 ounces and 8 ounces) tomato sauce
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
10 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and green pepper; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Crumble tempeh into skillet; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Add tomato sauces, brown sugar, soy sauce and seasonings; cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, 10-15 minutes. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.