Slow Cooker Jackfruit Joes

Your lunchroom favorite goes vegetarian in this twist on sloppy Joes. Slow-cooked green jackfruit adds texture without compromising flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 4 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 233 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 6 hamburger buns
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) can green jackfruit in brine, drained
• 2 cups plain tomato sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley
• 0.5 cup diced red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup diced onion
• 1.5 tablespoons brown mustard

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Toast hamburger buns and serve topped with cooked jackfruit.