Reviewed: May 5, 2013

This is a solid recipe. That being said, I'm totally going to be that guy who made something very different from what the recipe says to do... I made my own unseasoned marinara to serve as the base. Dice a tomato or two, an onion and some garlic. Mix in tomato paste and a touch of water. Then season that sauce with the spices listed in this recipe until it tastes that way that you want it to taste. I didn't use Worcestershire sauce. I used Bragg's amino acids instead. I do think it would be better the next time with a touch of brown sugar. I used the fake crumbly hamburger meat stuff instead of the tempe. I mixed in some fresh black and pinto beans that i cooked in my pressure cooker. I used some green and red pepper. I served on a fresh organic ciabatta roll that I found in my grocery store's bakery. This is totally in the rotation.

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noelman

Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2013

I didnt like tempeh. The recipe was dry. I ended up adding the whole can of tomato sauce. I ended up adding it to my vegetarian soup in order for me to eat it. - Renee

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Renee

Reviewed: Jan. 10, 2013

My only comment is that this can be a bit dry (using veggie crumbles). I'd use just one 12 oz package; I tried using 16 oz, per the recipe (for tempeh). I'd also add a whole small can of tomato sauce...more than a 1/4 cup. Otherwise, the flavors were awesome in this recipe. Best veggie sloppy joe I've had so far!

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DOODLE012

Reviewed: Jul. 15, 2012

Great! I used a full can of tomato sauce, as recommended, left out the cayenne pepper for the little ones (would have been even better with it) and used protein veggie crumbles instead of tempeh or beef. Turned out great. Just the right amount of "sloppiness".

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erinl

Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2012

I thought these were excellent! Maybe the tempeh gave it a deeper flavor? I didn't have molasses nor coriander so left those out. I would definitely try this with maybe turkey next time!

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Teresa

Reviewed: Jan. 5, 2012

Excellent, also doubled tomatoe sauce and garlic, and added tomatoe paste then used 'Smart Ground'. We are not vegetarians, but my family loved it.

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Pam

Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2011

fantastic. Such a hit, it was requested a second time! Tempeh is awesome. Thank you!!

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Diana

Home Town: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

Living In: Waterville, Maine, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2011

Very nice recipe. It was a solid meal, but ends up being almost impossible to hold together on a burger bun -- may be best served in a pita pocket or tortilla shell for eating.

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Brett

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 23, 2011

The recipe would have received a 5 star if not for the fact that I had to add more tomato sauce, which technically changes the recipe. I don't know if different brands of Tempeh are more moist than others, so that may have been a factor. Flavor is five star, texture is great too. Will be making this again!

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Tracyg777

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Forest Grove, Oregon, USA

Living In: Vancouver, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 15, 2011

Being a vegetarian, I have had A LOT of vegetarian sloppy joe's. These were the best ones I have ever had! My boyfriend has recently jumped the meat train and joined me as a veg head, so he sometimes can be difficult to please, and he said these were the best Sloppy Joe's he has had...PERIOD!

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