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Sloppy Joes

Yields: 4-6 Servings

From The Hodo Kitchen

This dish only gets better with time in the fridge so, if you have time, plan ahead make this dish the day before!


Ingredients

  • 2 (4oz) Hodo Tofu Veggie Burger patties locate product

  • 1 tbsp olive oil 

  • 1 small onion, diced 

  • 1 green bell pepper, diced 

  • 2 cloves of chopped garlic 

  • 1 & 1/2 tsp chili powder 

  • 1 & 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 

  • 1/4 tsp chili flakes 

  • 1 tsp dijon mustard 

  • 2 tbsp ketchup 

  • 1/2 tsp dark molasses 

  • 1/2 cup veggie broth 

  • 1/2 cup tomato puree 

  • S&P to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a heavy bottom pan.

  2. Add onion and bell pepper. add a pinch of salt and pepper. Saute for 5-7 on medium low heat until vegetables are soft but not colored.

  3. Add garlic and saute for 1 more minute. Reduce the heat to low.

  4. Add smoked paprika, chili powder and chili flakes. Stir to toast spices for 1-2 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat.

  5. Take the Hodo Tofu Veggie Burger patties and grind/mash them with your hands (tearing them into little pieces) into the pan. Add tomato puree, veggie broth, ketchup, molasses, dijon mustard  to the pan.

  6. Bring mixture to a gentle boil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Turn to medium low heat and cover. Cook for 45 minutes stirring every 10-15 minutes.

  7. Enjoy!