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Meatless Mexican Sloppy Joes

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Mexican Sloppy Joes – this classic messy sandwich gets a meatless makeover and a lot of extra spice

Meatless Mexican Sloppy Joes

Fiesta Time

I hope you guys love Mexican spices as much as I do. Considering how often I use them in my recipes, I’m going to assume you must since you are back for more. I seriously can not get enough of these messy sammys! I’ve been eating them 3 at a time. How about a large pitcher of margaritas alongside a tray full of these little slider sized Mexican Sloppy Joes?  Who’s with me? Let’s get our fiesta on!

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Meatless Mexican Sloppy Joes

Feed the Addiction

Most sloppy joe recipes are made with a base of tomato sauce, like my Sloppy Lentil Sandwiches which everyone loves, and I did consider that for a brief moment. As luck would have it though, I didn’t even have any tomato sauce in my pantry the day I set out to make these. But, you know what I did have? Salsa! You guys know about my salsa addiction, right? I had several different kinds, but I opted for my fave Salsa Autentica from Trader Joe’s. (<- affiliate link – and way more expensive on Amazon than at TJ’s…so just go there and get it!). Your favorite salsa will work too, so just choose one you love.

Meatless Mexican Sloppy Joes

Load it Up

After you add your spices to the sauce, load it up with the beans and veggies. I used a mix of pinto beans and black beans and then added corn, red bell peppers and jalapeño. Such an amazing combo – trust me! And if that’s not enough, I slathered the buns with the BEST Guacamole and added even more jalapeño slices on top. I left these extra jalapeños off the ones I served the kids. Speaking of the kids, all three gave these Meatless Mexican Sloppy Joes two thumbs up! It didn’t hurt that I served them with a side of tortilla chips and salsa (duh!).

Mexican Sloppy Joes

I can’t wait for you guys to try these! If you make them, snap a pic and tag me on Twitter or Instagram. Be sure to leave me your feedback here on this post too. They are quickly becoming a family favorite around here and I hope they do at your house too!

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Meatless Mexican Sloppy Joes
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 
Mexican Sloppy Joes - this classic messy sandwich gets a meatless makeover and a lot more spice. Serve 'em up with tortilla chips and salsa on the side and wash 'em down with a pitcher of margaritas. It's fiesta time!
Course: Dinner, Sandwich
Cuisine: dairy free, gluten free, oil free, vegan
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 196 kcal
Author: Jenn Sebestyen
Ingredients
  • 1/2 of a red onion (diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/4 cup water (divided, for sauteing)
  • 1 red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 jalapeño pepper (ribs and seeds removed, diced)
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans (or 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained)
  • 1 1/2 cups cooked pinto beans (or 1 15 oz can, rinsed and drained)
  • 1 cup corn kernels (I used frozen)
  • 2-3 tbsp chopped cilantro (or to taste)
  • Slider buns (gluten free if desired)
  • Guacamole
  • Extra jalapeño (sliced)
Mexican BBQ Sauce
Instructions
  1. Whisk all the ingredients for the Mexican BBQ Sauce in a medium bowl until well combined. Set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté the red onion for 3-4 min until softened. Add the garlic and sauté another minute.
  3. Add the red bell pepper and jalapeño and sauté 3-4 minutes, adding the additional 2 tbsp of water if necessary so the veggies don't stick to the pan.
  4. Pour the Mexican BBQ Sauce into the pan and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  5. Add the pinto beans, black beans, and corn and stir to combine. Simmer another 5 minutes to heat through.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary or add salt/pepper to your liking.
  7. Add the chopped cilantro and stir.
  8. Serve hot on slider buns with guacamole and extra jalapeño slices.
Recipe Notes

~Leave the ribs and seeds of your jalapeño in if you like the heat!

~Nutrition facts calculated without buns or toppings.

 

 

 

Nutrition Facts
Meatless Mexican Sloppy Joes
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196 Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g 3%
Sodium 529mg 22%
Potassium 677mg 19%
Total Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Dietary Fiber 9g 36%
Sugars 13g
Protein 9g 18%
Vitamin A 25%
Vitamin C 57%
Calcium 10%
Iron 18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Mexican Sloppy Joes - this classic messy sandwich gets a meatless makeover and a whole lot of spice. Add some guacamole and extra jalapeño slices on top and I dare you to eat just one. I've been eating these slider sized sammys 3 at a time! Enjoy! #vegan #dairyfree #oilfree #glutenfree

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Comments

  1. Mary says

    06/01/2016 at 8:37 pm

    The recipe arrived in my “inbox” at 5 am I had them made by 6 am. I took them to work and treated my co workers to lunch, they were yum yum YUMMY!!! I did not have pinto beans so substituted kidney beans. The salsa I used had mango thertfore I did not add the sugar. Served in a soft tortilla wrap with lettuce and guacamole instead of a slider bun. Served as a taco salad on bed of romaine for lunch the second day. Will definitely add this recipe to my lunch/dinner “rotation”

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    • Jenn S. says

      06/01/2016 at 11:12 pm

      Wow, Mary, you are fast! I love it!! So glad you loved them and how lucky your coworkers are!! Love the idea of turning it into a taco salad too! Thanks so much for your feedback!

      Reply

    • Jenn S. says

      05/31/2016 at 3:27 pm

      Thank you, Sus! It’s so comforting to have food that reminds me of my childhood from time to time. 🙂

      Reply

  5. Mel says

    05/29/2016 at 11:11 pm

    I have never eaten a Sloppy Joe! I didn’t even know what it was until we moved to Canada. In England they just don’t exist. I adore Mexican flavours so your version would be a great first recipe for me to try :O)

    Reply

  7. Anjali says

    05/29/2016 at 5:03 pm

    This sounds so yummy Jenn! I love burgers like these and love all the ingredients you’ve used! Definitely trying this sometime.

    Reply

  12. Kristen Chidsey says

    05/26/2016 at 7:06 am

    Jenn–these are awesome!! I would take these hands down over a regular sloppy joe!

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  13. The Vegan 8 says

    05/25/2016 at 9:38 am

    Oh my gosh I have the same Mexican food and salsa addiction! I could put salsa on pretty much everything! These look sooo good and a great twist on the typical sloppy joes!

    Reply

    • Jenn S. says

      05/25/2016 at 10:17 am

      Thank you, Brandi! I imagine you can get some pretty darn good salsa down there in TX! It’s just so good! I make my Lentil Sloppy Sandwiches all the time because we love them so much, but these Mexican ones just took over as the #1 favorite!

      Reply

    • Jenn S. says

      05/25/2016 at 10:14 am

      Yay!! I love to hear that! You will love them! I can’t wait to hear what you think! Thanks, Becky!

      Reply

    • Jenn S. says

      05/24/2016 at 9:05 pm

      HaHa, thanks, Trinity! I grew up on the comfort food of the midwest, so it still creeps into my healthier cooking too!

      Reply

  17. Strength and Sunshine says

    05/24/2016 at 9:39 am

    I grew up eating sloppy joes (and then I made them rebecca-friendly) 😉 But the one thing I do miss is the soft potato buns my mom would get for them..SO good! sloppy joe must have potato bun…but sadly not anymore 😛 So I just have to make up for it other fun ways 😉

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    • Jenn S. says

      05/24/2016 at 12:00 pm

      I grew up with them too, but it was the sauce from the can (you know the one!). Homemade is so much better. You should totally create a soft gluten free potato bun!! I agree, soft pillowy buns are the best for sloppy joes, but this bean mixture is so good, you could just eat it with a spoon!!

      Reply

    • Jenn S. says

      05/24/2016 at 8:38 am

      Thanks, Vivian! I hope you enjoy them. Please let me know how they turn out if you try them.

      Reply

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