Spicy, Saucy Walnut and Mushroom Sloppy Joes

Total Time
50 Mins
Serves
6
Serving Size
1 Sloppy Joe Sandwich

Total Time

Prep Time
20 Mins
Cook Time
30 Mins
Total Time
50 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
440 cal
Total Fat
20 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
10 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
620 mg
Carbohydrates
58 g
Dietary Fiber
5 g
Total Sugars
18 g
Added Sugars
4 g
Protein
13 g
Vitamin D
0 mcg
Calcium
167 mg
Iron
4 mg
Potassium
796 mg

Ingredients

  • 1 cup California walnuts, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced, or 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 serrano pepper, diced
  • 1 pound mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1-14.5 ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, plus more to taste
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 6 potato buns, like Martin’s
  • Pickled red onions for garnish (optional)
  • Cilantro for garnish (optional)

Preparation

1.  First, toast the finely-chopped walnuts in a small sauté pan until a little darkened and fragrant. Set aside.

2.  In medium, heavy-bottomed pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. When hot, add the onions and green bell pepper and sauté until the onions are translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Then add the serrano pepper and garlic and cook, stirring, until the garlic is golden, 3 to 4 minutes. 

3.  Stir in the chopped mushrooms and add the chili powder, dry mustard, and cumin (and garlic powder, if using), as well as some salt and pepper. Sauté until the mushrooms have softened and reduced in size, about 5 to 7 minutes. 

4.  Add the tomato paste and stir well, coating all other ingredients. Add the crushed tomatoes, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. 

5.  Reduce to preferred sauciness and stir in the toasted walnuts. Season with salt and pepper to your liking. Warm a few potato buns, and spoon the joe mix onto it. Garnish with pickled red onions and cilantro. Eat it open faced or as a sandwich!