Tempeh Sloppy Joes

About the Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 50 Servings

water, divided (12.5 cup)
onion, chopped (12-13 small onions)
green bell pepper, seeded and chopped (12-13 peppers)
tempeh, crumbled into small pieces (6 pounds, 4 ounces)
tomato sauce (1 #10 can)
ketchup (1.5 cups)
agave nectar (3/4 cup)
apple cider vinegar (3/4 cup)
vegan Worcestershire sauce (3/4 cup)
prepared mustard (1/2 cup)
garlic powder (2 tablespoons)
multigrain hamburger buns (50 buns)

Directions

1. Heat 6 1/4 cups water in a large rondeau. Add onion and bell pepper and sauté until cooked through.

   
   
   

2. Add remaining water and tempeh. Sauté for 10-12 minutes or until the tempeh is browned and well-done.

   
   
   

3. Add tomato sauce, ketchup, agave nectar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and garlic powder. Cook for 20 minutes or until warmed.

   
   
   

4. Transfer into 2, 2-inch deep hotel pans to hold for service. Keep warm.

   
   
   

5. For service, distribute 1 heaping 2-ounce spoodle of the mixture into each bun.

   
   
   

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