Asian Sloppy Joes
A twist to everyone's favorite weeknight dinner.
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- Yields:
- 4 serving(s)
- Prep Time:
- 15 mins
- Total Time:
- 40 mins
- Cal/Serv:
- 669
Ingredients
- 2 tsp.
toasted sesame oil
- 1/2
onion, chopped
- 3
cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb.
ground pork (or ground beef)
- 1/2 c.
ketchup
- 1/2 c.
hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp.
low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp.
packed brown sugar
- 1 tbsp.
apple cider vinegar
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 c.
shredded cabbage
- 2 tbsp.
mayonnaise
Juice of 1/2 lime
- 2 tbsp.
sesame seeds
- 2
green onions, thinly sliced
- 4
sesame buns
Directions
- Step 1In a large skillet over medium heat, heat sesame oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. (Sesame oil can burn quickly, so don't heat it for too long!) Add onions and cook until beginning to turn tender, about 4 minutes, then stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Step 2Add ground pork, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, and cook until no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Add ketchup, hoisin, soy sauce, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Season with salt and pepper and bring mixture to a simmer. Cook until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Step 3In a medium bowl, combine shredded cabbage, mayonnaise and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step 4Make sandwiches: Top the bottom half of each bun with sloppy joe mixture then sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Top with slaw and remaining bun halves.
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