Friday, January 14, 2011

TVP Sloppy Joes-Chili Joes


Interesting pic huh? It is from my Tupperware container since I made these and didn't plan on posting it. lol sorry!


Okay so these aren't your normal sloppy joes with the BBQ flavor... I like things a little spicy! These are more of a "Chili" Joe. I imagine they would be Amazing on or over some vegan cornbread!

If you aren't familiar with TVP, get familiar! Wiki says this:
Textured or texturized vegetable protein (TVP), also known as textured soy protein (TSP), soy meat, or soya meat is a meat analogue or nutritious meat extender made from defatted soy flour, a by-product of extracting soybean oil.[1] It is quick to cook, with a protein content equal to that of the meat,[2] and contains no fat.

What are the negatives? NONE! TVP is super cheap too! Whole Foods sells it and so do most grocery stores. Bob's Red Mill is a great brand but a lot more expensive than buying it bulk at Sunshine Nutrional Centers (off of the square) or at Whole Foods.

2 tbsp olive oil
1 Stalk Celery, minced
1 Carrot, minced
1 Onion, minced
1 Bell Pepper(any color,) minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup TVP
1 16 oz can tomato sauce
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp molasses
1 1/2 tsp of apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup water
1/4 tsp oregano (Mexican preferably)
1/2 tsp kosher salt
sriracha hot sauce (to taste) -I have used Tabasco if I didn't have Sriracha but don't unless you hate it or don't have it it tastes soooo much better!


saute the onion, pepper, celery and carrot in olive oil for 10 minutes or until the onions are translucent add in the garlic in the last 2 minutes of cooking (do not brown the garlic or it will turn bitter.) Add tomato sauce and water and bring mixture to a boil. Stir in the rest of the ingredients except hot sauce. Cook for about 10 minutes until TVP is soft and "meaty" add sriracha tasting as you go becareful not to "over heat" it with the sriracha! Serve it on or over bread or rolls!