Messy Bitches

I was in a mood today for something from the kitchen that was both comforting and reminiscent of my childhood. Many a dinner as a child revolved around ground beef in some form. I was always partial to sloppy joes as a child. As a vegetarian now, I had to revamp the recipe, coming up with what I have affectionately termed messy bitches. I had thought of calling them sloppy janes, but settled on messy bitches during the process.

These are spicy, not like the ones of my childhood. On a ciabatta roll, the mixture is delicious and satisfying.

Messy Bitches

4 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, minced
2 jalapeños, minced
1 bunch scallions, minced
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/4 cups brown ale, room temperature
3/4 cup bottled chili sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 pounds soy crumbles

In a large pot, heat up some olive oil before tossing in the peppers and onions. Sauté these for a bit before adding the garlic. Once that is fragrant, add the chili powder and mix about for a few seconds. Stir in the ale, chili sauce, and soy sauce, then add the soy. Simmer the mixture for about 20 minutes until thickened. Serve on a delicious roll.