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Sloppy Joes

Nothing says “friends” or “parents” or “spouses” like a face-full of sloppy joe!

Source: The Chicago Diner Cookbook (Entered by Lara Rasmussen Anderson)
Serves: 4-5

Ingredients

1 lb tempeh or seitan, diced (or Gimme Lean ground burger-style, prepared in skillet ed

3 Tbsp olive oil

3 onions, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2-3 sweet peppers, diced

1 Tbsp chili powder

1/2-1 jalapeno, diced (optional)

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 1/4 cup catsup

1 tsp prepared yellow mustard

1/2 tsp liquid smoke (optional)

1/2 cup water, as needed

salt and pepper to taste

Step by Step Instructions

Toss tempeh or seitan in oil; bake at 350F for 15-20min, until golden but not crisp.
Saute onions, peppers, garlic and chili powder (and jalapeno) in oil.
Add remaining ingredients, using water as needed to achieve desired consistency. Simmer 10-15min.
Serve on nice big slab of fresh bread or a soft Kaiser roll.

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