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Beyond Beef & Lentil Sloppy Joes

beyond beef high protein lentils Dec 05, 2025

Lentil & Beyond Beef Sloppy Joes (Easy, Hearty, Family-Friendly)

These plant-forward sloppy joes are the perfect blend of hearty lentils, savory Beyond Beef, and a sweet-tangy homemade sauce. They’re fast, cozy, and kid-friendly — and can be made fully whole-food plant-based by leaving out the Beyond Beef. Pile the mixture onto toasted buns for an easy weeknight dinner everyone will love.

Servings: 6–8

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the Lentils

2 cups dry lentils (yields about 2½ cups cooked)
Salt for the cooking water

For the Sloppy Joe Mixture

1 package Beyond Beef (optional — lentils alone work great)
1 medium onion, diced
2½ cups cooked lentils (from above)

For the Sauce

½ cup ketchup
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1–2 Tbsp mustard (yellow or Dijon)
1–2 Tbsp soy sauce
1–2 Tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp chili powder (use more or less to taste)
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder

For Serving

Toasted buns
Optional toppings: pickles, shredded lettuce, green onions

Instructions

Cook the lentils:
Add lentils to a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender. Drain and rinse. You’ll need about 2½ cups cooked lentils for the recipe.
Cook the Beyond Beef (optional):
If using Beyond Beef, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add Beyond Beef and cook until browned.
Add onion + lentils:
Add the diced onion to the skillet with a splash of water to prevent sticking. Sauté until softened.
Stir in the cooked lentils and mix well.
Make the sauce:
Add ketchup, tomato paste, mustard, soy sauce, maple syrup, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir to combine.
Simmer for a few minutes until thickened and saucy.
Assemble:
Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto toasted buns. Add optional toppings like pickles or lettuce and serve warm.

Notes + Substitutions

Oil-Free: Sauté with water or broth.
Gluten-Free: Use GF buns + tamari instead of soy sauce.
Whole-Food Plant-Based: Omit Beyond Beef and increase lentils to 3 cups cooked.
Make Ahead: The filling keeps well in the fridge for 4–5 days and reheats beautifully.

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