Crockpot Jackfruit Sloppy Joes
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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Jackfruit Sloppy Joes, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 48
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 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.
- Calories 355.7 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 10.5 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 71.36 g 26%
- Total Fat 5.54 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 0.53 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.79 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 680.01 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 6.43 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 13.89 g --
- Added Sugars 3.07 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 98.95 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.39 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 436.35 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 166.86 mcg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin C 53.98 mg Good Source 60%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Crockpot Jackfruit Sloppy Joes is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 4 hrs 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Diced Bell Pepper, Diced Onion, and Dried Parsley. Each serving provides about 355.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Jackfruit Sloppy Joes made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Diced Bell Pepper, Diced Onion, Dried Parsley, Garlic Powder. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Jackfruit Sloppy Joes?
- About 4 hrs 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 355.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Jackfruit Sloppy Joes easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Crockpot Jackfruit Sloppy Joes healthy?
- Crockpot Jackfruit Sloppy Joes has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 355.7 calories and 10.5 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 680.01 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.07 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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