How to make vegan sloppy Joe's:

• Heat a non-stick pan. Transfer the sliced mushrooms to the hot pan and let them cook at high heat for a few minutes while stirring occasionally. Turn the heat down to medium-high and let the mushrooms sauté until they are golden brown.
• Once the mushrooms are starting to turn golden drizzle with olive oil and add salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and finely chopped garlic. Mix everything to combine and let it cook for one more minute while stirring.

  Turn the heat down to a simmer before stirring in the brown sugar. 
• Next, add the BBQ sauce and mix until all the mushrooms are coated in BBQ sauce. Let the sauce simmer for only a minute just to let it thicken ever so slightly. If the sauce is too thick, just add a little water or a tad more BBQ sauce.
• Serve your BBQ mushrooms on a toasted bun topped with a slaw or anything else you want and get ready to dig into this deliciousness.

How to make vegan Sloppy Joes in Instant Pot

Sauté Mushrooms and Onions:

• Set the Instant Pot to “Sauté” mode and heat the olive oil. Add the finely chopped mushrooms and sliced onions. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms release their moisture and the onions are softened.

Add Garlic and Spices:

• Add the finely chopped garlic, brown sugar or maple syrup, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Deglaze and Add BBQ Sauce:

• Pour in the BBQ sauce and stir to coat the mushroom mixture evenly. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the Instant Pot to prevent burning.

Pressure Cook:

• Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set the valve to the sealing position. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.

Natural Release and Serve:

• Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.

Serve:

• Open the lid and give the mixture a stir. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the vegan sloppy joe mixture on toasted buns and enjoy!

Notes:

• Consistency Adjustment: If the mixture is too thin after cooking, you can switch the Instant Pot back to “Sauté” mode and simmer uncovered for a few minutes to thicken it up.
• Toppings: Consider adding toppings like coleslaw, pickles, avocado slices, or vegan cheese for extra flavor and texture.
• This method not only speeds up the cooking process but also allows the flavors to meld together beautifully in the Instant Pot. Adjust cooking times and seasoning according to your preferences for the perfect vegan sloppy joes!

Crockpot vegan sloppy Joes Instructions:

Sauté Mushrooms and Onions (Optional):

• While not necessary, you can optionally sauté the mushrooms and onions in a skillet with olive oil until softened and lightly browned before adding them to the slow cooker. This step enhances the flavors, but you can skip it if you prefer.

Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker:

• Place the finely chopped mushrooms, sliced onions, garlic, brown sugar or maple syrup, smoked paprika, BBQ sauce, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker. Stir well to combine.

Cook on Low:

• Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4-6 hours or until the mushrooms are tender and the flavors have melded together. Stir occasionally if possible to ensure even cooking.

Serve:

• Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the vegan sloppy joe mixture on toasted buns and enjoy!