Plant-Forward Sloppy Joe

Prep Method: Assembly, Baking, Cook

Ingredients

  • BAF Plant Protein Crumble – Beef-2 pouches
  • Onions and peppers, frozen, thawed-2 pounds
  • Garlic, granulated-¼ cup
  • Tomato paste-¼ cup
  • Tomato puree, unsalted-60 ounces
  • Vinegar, apple cider-¼ cup
  • Paprika-2 teaspoons
  • Chili powder-2 tablespoons
  • Sugar, brown-¼ cup
  • Worcestershire sauce-¼ cup
  • Hamburger buns, whole grain rich. 2 oz. eq.-42 each

Instructions

  1. Measure 2 quarts of hot water (minimum 150 °F) into a container to rehydrate Beef Crumbles. Stir in two pouches of Beef Crumbles. Mix until well-combined
  2. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Mix onions and peppers, granulated garlic, tomato paste, tomato puree, vinegar, paprika, chili powder, sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl.
  4. Add sauce to Beef Crumbles and place in a full-size, 2-inch steamtable pan that has been sprayed with pan spray.
  5. Cover and place in 350 °F oven for 30 to minutes,or until temperature reaches 135 °F and flavors are combined.

CCP: Heat to 135 °F for at least 15 seconds.

  1. Hold hot for service.

CCP: Hold warm, above 135 °F for service.

  1. To serve: place ½ cup (# 8 scoop) of Beef Crumble mixture on the bottom portion of the bun. Place the top of the bun on the mixture.

Note:

This is not a vegetarian recipe due to the inclusion of Worcestershire sauce.  Use a vegetarian substitute if you are seeking a vegetarian recipe.