Crockpot Jackfruit Sloppy Joes

Name: Crockpot Jackfruit Sloppy Joes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h 5 min
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Brown Sugar; 0.5 cup Diced Bell Pepper; 0.5 cup Diced Onion; 0.5 tsp Dried Parsley; 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder; 6 whole Hamburger Bun; 16 oz Jackfruit; 0.5 tsp Salt & Pepper; 1.5 tbsp Spicy Brown Mustard; 1 tbsp Sriracha; 1 tbsp Tomato Paste; 2 cups Tomato Sauce; 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1 tsp White Vinegar; 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American Vegetarian 🥦Vegan 🌱Plant-Based 🌻Comfort-Food

Crockpot Jackfruit Sloppy Joes deliver a tangy-sweet, gently spicy bite with tender shreds of jackfruit that mimic classic sloppy joe texture. The rich tomato base, hints of brown sugar and mustard, and a touch of heat make each bunful saucy and satisfying. Great for casual weeknight dinners, game days, or feeding a crowd with a flavorful plant-based option.

Prep15 mins
Cook4 hrs 5 mins
Serves6
DifficultyEasy

1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select the Saute function. Add the oil, the onion, and the bell pepper, and cook until slightly softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn off the Saute function and place the jackfruit in a single layer on top of the vegetables.
2

Whisk the 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 the jackfruit in the pressure cooker. Close and lock the lid; select the Slow Cook option and set the timer for 4 hours.
3

Toast the hamburger buns and serve topped with the cooked jackfruit.