Lentil Sloppy Joes Recipe

Name: Lentil Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked lentils; 4 cups boston lager beer or 4 cups dark ale beer; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced small; 1 green pepper, diced small; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 1 (15 ounce) can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 4 whole wheat hamburger buns

Servings: persons

1 cup uncooked lentils
4 cups boston lager beer or 4 cups dark ale beer
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced small
1 green pepper, diced small
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 (15 ounce) can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4 whole wheat hamburger buns

1
Put the lentils in a small sauce pot and pour in 4 cups beer. Cover and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, until lentils are soft. Drain and set aside.
2
About 10 minutes before the lentils are done boiling, preheat a medium sauce pan pot over medium heat. Saute the onion and pepper in the oil (~ 7 minutes), until softened.
3
Add the garlic and saute a minute more.
4
Add the cooked lentils, and the the rest of the spices (except the maple syrup & dried mustard). Stir gently until just combined.
5
Add the tomato sauce and tomato paste. Cook for about 10 minutes.
6
Add the maple syrup and mustard and heat through.
7
Turn the heat off and let sit for about 10 minutes, so that the flavors can meld, or go ahead and eat immediately if you can't wait. I like to serve these open faced, with a scoop of sloppy joe on each slice of the bun.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup uncooked lentils, 4 cups boston lager beer or 4 cups dark ale beer, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium yellow onion, diced small, and more.

Yes, Lentil Sloppy Joes falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lentil Sloppy Joes

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