Lentil Sloppy Joes
- Preparation Time: 20 min
- Cooking Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp - vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp - El Yucateco Red Habanero Hot Sauce
- 2 tbsp - chili powder
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 (19-ounce) cans red lentils, drained and rinsed
- ⅓ cup - cup BBQ sauce
- ⅓ cup - tomato-based chili sauce
- 1 tbsp - apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp - yellow mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 burger buns
Preparation
Smoker method
- Preheat the smoker to 250°F. Add 1–2 wood chunks to the hot coals to generate smoke.
- In a preheated cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil. Sauté the red bell pepper and onion until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in all remaining ingredients and mix well to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the skillet to the smoker and close the lid. Cook for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Toast the burger buns, assemble the Sloppy Joes, and serve warm.
Stovetop Method
- In a preheated skillet over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil. Sauté the red bell pepper and onion until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Stir in all remaining ingredients and mix well to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Toast the burger buns, assemble the Sloppy Joes, and serve warm.