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Veggie Joes
Veggie Joes 1

Veggie Joes

Servings: 50

Ingredients

  • 4 Pounds
    (4 ounces each)
    Gardenburger® Classic Hamburger - CN Label
  • 1/2 cup
    (4 fl. ounces)
    Vegetable Oil
  • 4 cans
    (16 ounces)
    tomatoes in puree, canned
  • 4 packages
    (1.3 ounces)
    dry powdered sloppy joe mix
  • 1/2 cup 2 tablespoons
    (5 fl. ounces)
    ketchup - low sodium
  • 3/4 cup
    (12 fl. ounces)
    BBQ sauce
  • 1 cup
    (7 ounces)
    brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup
    (2 fl. ounces)
    vinegar
  • 50 mini
    (2 ounces each)
    whole-wheat buns
  • 50 slices Cheddar cheese, low sodium

Recipe Directions

1. Prepare Gardenburger® Hamburger Classic according to package instructions and brown in oil or until internal temperature reaches 160° F; drain well.
2. In blender/food processor, blend tomatoes, sloppy joe mix, ketchup, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, and vinegar.
3. Add tomato mixture to cooked Gardenburger® Hamburger Classic and simmer 15 minutes or until desired consistency is reached.
4. Place 4 oz. portions of filling on bottom half of buns, then top with cheese and other half of buns.