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Vegan Sloppy Joes

May 19, 202122 Comments

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Vegan Sloppy Joes are a plant-based version of the old-school classic!

This recipe is simple to make and always a crowd favorite.

Vegan ground beef, peppers, and onion are simmered in a sweet and savory homemade sauce then piled onto toasted buns for a tasty throwback meal the whole family will love!

Close-up of a vegan sloppy joe sandwich on burger bun.

Originally published September 30, 2015. Updated with new photos May 19, 2021.

Everyone loves these sloppy joes and the recipe is one that has remained virtually unchanged over the last 14+ years.

The only tweak was made back in 2012 when I became vegetarian (I’ve been vegan since 2017) and switched the ingredients to include plant-based ground beef. Definitely a change for the better.

I like to make them for easy weeknight dinners, campouts, Super Bowl Sunday, and even Halloween.

For years, sloppy joes have been part of our go-to meal for fueling up before heading out for a night of trick-or-treating. The kids need something filling in their tummies before loading up on sugar for the rest of the night.

Serve with a side of Creamy Vegan Mac & Cheese and they’re good to go!

Ingredients for Vegan Sloppy Joes

Vegan Sloppy Joe ingredients

You will need:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 ounces vegan ground beef, such as Impossible or Beyond Beef
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • salt, to taste
  • ground black pepper, to taste

How to Make Vegan Sloppy Joes

STEP ONE: Into a medium-size skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil.
 
STEP TWO: When the oil is hot, add the ground beef, onion, and pepper. Cook until vegan beef is browned and vegetables are softened.
 
Skillet with vegan ground beef, bell pepper, and onion.
 
STEP THREE: Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
 
STEP FOUR: Reduce the heat to low and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 
Skillet simmering with vegan ground beef in sauce.
 
 
STEP FIVE: Pile the sloppy joe mixture onto toasted burger buns and serve warm.
 
Vegan Sloppy Joe filling piled onto bottom burger bun.
 
 

 

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Vegan Sloppy Joe on toasted burger bun.



Close-up of sloppy joe sandwich on burger bun.

Vegan Sloppy Joes

A hearty and delicious plant-based version of the old-school classic!
5 from 31 votes
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minutes or less, comfort food
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 250kcal
Author: Holly Gray
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 ounces vegan ground beef
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Into a medium-size skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the vegan ground beef, onion, and pepper. 
  • Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the vegan beef is browned and vegetables are softened.
  • Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. 
  • Reduce heat to low simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Pile the sloppy joe mixture onto toasted burger buns and serve warm.

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Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 266IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Charlene Wieschowski

    July 15, 2019 at 9:49 pm

    cant wait to try the recipes

    Reply
  2. Doug

    April 21, 2021 at 11:20 pm

    5 stars
    Very good and very easy. My non-vegan parents loved it. I used Impossible instead of crumbles. I also added a little Worcestershire and soy sauce. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • thiswifecooks

      April 22, 2021 at 3:06 pm

      I’m so glad they loved the sloppy joes! I’ve actually started using Impossible or Beyond Meat for these as well. Nice additions with the vegan Worcestershire and soy sauce. 🙂

  3. Kayla DiMaggio

    August 19, 2021 at 6:23 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! These sloppy joes are amazing! It is the perfect weeknight meal! Pinned so I can make over and over!

    Reply
    • thiswifecooks

      August 19, 2021 at 6:25 pm

      Thanks, Kayla! My family LOVES these sloppy joes!

  4. Julia

    August 19, 2021 at 7:02 pm

    5 stars
    We loved this recipe. It was full of flavour, took very little time to make and everyone loved it – Sloppy Joes will be turning up here again soon. Thank you.

    Reply
  5. Lucy

    August 19, 2021 at 7:48 pm

    5 stars
    This tastes just like the classic. Such a quick and easy yet delicious and comforting meal.

    Reply
  6. Anaiah

    August 19, 2021 at 11:20 pm

    5 stars
    I love these vegan sloppy joes! They bring back so many childhood memories. I’m so happy to find a plant based version of this recipe. It tastes amazing and definitely does not lack in flavor!

    Reply
  7. Choclette

    August 20, 2021 at 8:05 am

    5 stars
    I’ve never really looked at sloppy Joes before as they’re all about the meat. So it’s really interesting to finally see a vegetarian version. It sounds really good.

    Reply
  8. Kayla DiMaggio

    October 28, 2021 at 5:28 pm

    5 stars
    Loving the idea of these sliders! They are so delicious and I love all the flavors!

    Reply
  9. Michelle

    October 28, 2021 at 11:23 pm

    5 stars
    This is the perfect family dinner for any night. It is so quick to make and super flavorful. The kids love it!

    Reply
  10. Andrea White

    October 29, 2021 at 12:51 am

    5 stars
    these are everything! it has the perfect texture and flavor! YUM!

    Reply
  11. Aleisha

    October 29, 2021 at 4:10 am

    5 stars
    Yum! My toddler will love these 😍

    Reply
  12. Natalie

    July 6, 2022 at 4:56 pm

    5 stars
    These sloppy joes sliders are amazing Holly! I will make them for friends gathering next week, I am sure it will be a winner, thanks!

    Reply
  13. Andrea

    July 6, 2022 at 11:28 pm

    5 stars
    loved how easy these sloppy joes were to whip up. soooo delicious!

    Reply
  14. Gabriela

    July 7, 2022 at 10:58 am

    5 stars
    The brown sugar gives this joes the perfect sweetness.

    Reply
  15. Nancy

    July 7, 2022 at 7:58 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for this classic in vegan version. I add this to everything including tacos, rice and etc

    Reply
  16. Katie

    July 8, 2022 at 1:52 pm

    5 stars
    Such a perfect vegan sloppy joe recipe! I love making this for summer cookouts

    Reply
  17. Lori

    February 9, 2023 at 11:09 pm

    5 stars
    So good! Tastes exactly like a Sloppy Joe! Very easy and quick.

    Reply
    • thiswifecooks

      February 10, 2023 at 12:19 am

      Thanks, Lori! 😊

  18. Ginger

    February 10, 2023 at 12:11 am

    5 stars
    These sloppy Joe’s are great, I probably make this recipe weekly since it’s so simple and quick! I use Beyond ground and sub honey for the brown sugar. Sometimes I add thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms and I also add a tablespoon of vegan mushroom stir fry sauce for extra umami.

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    • thiswifecooks

      February 10, 2023 at 12:20 am

      Thanks, Ginger! I have not tried adding mushrooms to these sloppy joes but that sounds interesting.😊

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