Slow Cooker Jackfruit Joes
Description
Your lunchroom favorite goes vegetarian in this twist on sloppy Joes. Slow-cooked green jackfruit adds texture without compromising flavor.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1/2 cup diced onion
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1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
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1 (16 ounce) can green jackfruit in brine, drained
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2 cups plain tomato sauce
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 1/2 tablespoons brown mustard
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
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1 teaspoon white vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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6 hamburger buns
Directions
1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil, onion, and bell pepper and cook until slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn off Saute function and add jackfruit in a single layer on top of vegetables.
2
Whisk tomato sauce, brown sugar, mustard, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, sriracha sauce, vinegar, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pour this mixture evenly over jackfruit in the pressure cooker. Close and lock the lid; choose the Slow Cook option and set the timer for 4 hours.
3
Toast hamburger buns and serve topped with cooked jackfruit.