Asian Sloppy Joes Recipe - Ready in 45 Mins, Healthy-ISH (2024)

An Asian twist on a classic, these Asian Sloppy Joes are seriously SO delicious. Full of ground pork, hoisin sauce, ginger, chili garlic sauce, and more! You’ll never guess this flavor packed recipe is SO easy!

For the love of all things yummy and delicious, these Asian sloppy joes are literally blowing my mind right now.

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I am so so so so SOOOOOO excited to share this recipe with you today, because

It’s from my friend, Lauren’s, new cookbook: Modern Comfort Cooking.

Asian Sloppy Joes Recipe - Ready in 45 Mins, Healthy-ISH (2)It’s literally the most delicious thing I’ve eaten in a while <— not an exaggeration

Like, you guys, I wish I was the one that came up with today’s recipe, because it’s just that good, but I didn’t, and that’s ok, because Lauren is officially a culinary genius and I can’t wait to eat my way through her entire cookbook!

But for today, we’re sticking with Asian sloppy joes and I’m not mad about that one bit. 🙂

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You’ve probably guessed by now that I loooooooove Asian food. I’m just obsessed with the unique combination of flavors and spices.

So when I saw “Asian sloppy joes” in Lauren’s book, I was immediately sold.

Asian flavors meets American week night dinner classic?

Genius.

You’ll start by melting butter in a large skillet.

To that, you’ll add in onion, chili garlic sauce, fresh ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper <— yeah, this is just the beginning, so you KNOW it’s gonna be good.

Once the onions have softened, you’ll add in pork. Cook that until it’s no longer pink.

Then you’ll stir in hoisin sauce (aka heaven sauce), soy sauce, tomatoes, and lime juice.

Let that simmer away until your house smells ah-mazing and the sauce has thickened.

Asian Sloppy Joes Recipe - Ready in 45 Mins, Healthy-ISH (4)You’ll load up some buns (Lauren suggests toasted brioche buns <— yum) with the pork mixture, top it with broccoli slaw, and you’ve just made yourself Asian sloppy joes!

Now. This makes 4 sloppy joes and since it’s just Trevor and I, we had leftovers the next day, as you can imagine I was SUPER happy about that.

Trevor made himself another sloppy joe, but I put my portion into a bowl and topped it with a fried egg and OMG you guys I died and went to heaven.

If you’re a fan of fried, runny eggs like I am, I HIGHLY suggest doing that with your leftovers. 🙂

On a bun, or in a bowl with a fried egg, I know you guys are going to go crazy for these Asian sloppy joes. I made them exactly as written and they were absolutely perfect. PACKED with flavor, a little sweet, sooooo savory, perfectly seasoned with just a touch of spice.

I legit can’t wait to make these again!

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Lauren. You’re a rockstar.

– Jennifer

PSST – Stop what you’re doing and go buy Modern Comfort Cooking now! 🙂

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Asian Sloppy Joes

An Asian twist on a classic, these Asian Sloppy Joes are seriously SO delicious. Full of ground pork, hoisin sauce, ginger, chili garlic sauce, and more! You’ll never guess this flavor packed recipe is SO easy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4 people

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 cup hoisin sauce *
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or gluten free alternative
  • 1/2 cup canned fire-roasted tomatoes drained
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 4 brioche buns toasted
  • Raw broccoli slaw for garnish
  • Shredded Napa cabbage for garnish

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Instructions

  • In a large skillet preheated to medium-high heat, add the butter, followed by the onion, garlic sauce, ginger, garlic clove, salt, and pepper.

  • Saute the veggies, stirring often until they are softened, or about 5 minutes.

  • Next, add the ground pork to the skillet, breaking up the pork with a wooden spoon. Cook the pork until it is no longer pink, or for about 6 minutes.

  • Then stir in the hoisin, soy sauce, tomatoes and lime juice.

  • Bring the mixture to a boil and then a simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.

  • Once the sauce is at your desired consistency, ladle some of the sloppy joe mixture on top of a brioche bun bottom.

  • To give the sloppy joe some crunch, top it with raw broccoli slaw and/or Napa cabbage and top it with the remaining bun.

  • Repeat the process until all the sloppy joes have been assembled.

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STORING

Room Temp:N/A

Refrigerator:3-4 Days

Freezer:2-3 Months

Reheat:If frozen, thaw in fridge then reheat on stove or in microwave

*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions

Notes

Re-printed with permission from Modern Comfort Cooking

Nutritional information does not include buns or broccoli slaw/cabbage.

Be sure to read all your labels to ensure that this stays gluten free, if necessary.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Asian Sloppy Joes

Amount Per Serving

Calories 464 Calories from Fat 270

% Daily Value*

Fat 30g46%

Saturated Fat 12g75%

Cholesterol 97mg32%

Sodium 1971mg86%

Potassium 434mg12%

Carbohydrates 23g8%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 13g14%

Protein 21g42%

Vitamin A 305IU6%

Vitamin C 5.7mg7%

Calcium 46mg5%

Iron 1.8mg10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.

Keywords: broccoli slaw, easy, ground pork

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Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese

Asian Sloppy Joes Recipe - Ready in 45 Mins, Healthy-ISH (2024)

FAQs

How healthy is a Sloppy Joe? ›

A Sloppy Joe is often served with fries or a salad. The nutritional value of a Sloppy Joe often depends on the quality of its ingredients. Generally speaking, a serving of Sloppy Joe mixture (the meat and the sauce) will be around 250 calories, contain 16 grams of fat, and offer almost 60 mg of cholesterol.

How do you make sloppy joes taste better? ›

Try serving your sloppy joes with their own toppings such as slaw, melty cheese, grilled pineapple, or Hatch green chile. Even just adding a pickle gives extra flavor and crunch, transforming it from a bland sandwich into something great, like the recipe below!

Why do you put baking soda in sloppy joes? ›

Why Use These for Sloppy Joes? Baking soda helps keep the ground beef moist and tender, and incorporating baking soda into the finely chopped onion causes the onion to soften rapidly so it nearly melts into the sauce.

How do you thicken sloppy joes without cornstarch? ›

  1. Flour can be used similar to corn starch.
  2. Other thickeners used are bread crumbs, potato flakes and oats. ...
  3. Go gradually with these. ...
  4. Use oats to thicken sloppy-joes as to absorb the excess but it will be thicker the next day.
  5. Barley can be used but is more expensive.
Oct 29, 2021

How much sugar is in a sloppy joe? ›

4 servings per container, serving size: 4 oz, Calories: 260, Total Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 3.6g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 145mg, Sodium: 680mg, Total Carbohydrate: 16g, Dietary Fiber: 3g, Total Sugars: 10g, Protein: 22g, Vitamin D: 0mcg, Calcium: 13mg, Iron: 0mg, Potassium: 0mg.

What's the difference between a Sloppy Joe and a sloppy Jane? ›

If you're aiming to eat a lower-fat diet, then consider fixing yourself a sloppy jane. This variant on the sloppy joe swaps out regular ground beef for leaner beef. It also places a higher focus on vegetables and other low-calorie ingredients.

What is the fancy name for Sloppy Joes? ›

Manwich, slush burger, yum yums, dynamite, spoonburgers, tavern sandwich; a Sloppy Joe can be called by many other names. The most well-known however is Manwich.

How do you thicken up sloppy joe sauce? ›

If you find that your sauce turned out thinner than you would like mix a bit of cornstarch into water to create a paste. Stir it into your hot sauce (about 1 tablespoon at a time), wait for it to cook for a minute or so, add additional, as needed.

What does baking soda do to Chinese food? ›

This is what tenderizes the meat, especially cheaper, tougher cuts. “People go for either egg white or baking soda as they are both alkaline ingredients.

Why do Chinese cook with baking soda? ›

It Tenderizes Meat

Treating small pieces of meat with a baking soda solution before cooking is a technique seen quite often in Chinese cooking, especially in stir-fries. If your favorite Chinese restaurant always serves incredibly supple and tender beef in their dishes, baking soda is likely involved.

How do you thicken Chinese food without cornstarch? ›

1. All-purpose flour: You can thicken sauces with all-purpose wheat flour. For every tablespoon of cornstarch, use three tablespoons of flour. Combine raw flour with cold water in a small bowl to form a paste, then add it into the sauce as it's simmering.

Will tomato paste thicken sloppy joes? ›

Tomato sauce: The base of the sloppy joe sauce is tomato sauce, but it's thickened a bit with some tomato paste and ketchup, which also adds a hint of sweetness. If you don't have tomato sauce on hand, you can use a full can of tomato paste with an extra ½ cup of water.

What can I use to thicken sauce instead of flour or cornstarch? ›

Which one you use depends on the recipe, your needs, and what pantry staples you have on hand.
  1. Potato Starch. Potato starch is the cornstarch substitute favorite of associate food editor Kendra Vaculin. ...
  2. Rice Flour. ...
  3. All-Purpose Flour. ...
  4. Tapioca Flour. ...
  5. Arrowroot Powder. ...
  6. Xanthan Gum.
Jun 13, 2022

How many calories in a typical sloppy joe? ›

Beef Barbecue Sandwich Or Sloppy Joe, On Bun, Sloppy Joe (1 barbecue sandwich) contains 55.3g total carbs, 53.8g net carbs, 11.8g fat, 18.4g protein, and 409 calories.

Is sloppy joe high in carbs? ›

Sloppy Joe (1 barbecue sandwich) contains 52.5g total carbs, 51g net carbs, 7.7g fat, 20.8g protein, and 372 calories.

How many calories are in 1 cup homemade sloppy joes? ›

Other common serving sizes
Serving SizeCalories
1 oz42
100 g148
1 cup371
Aug 21, 2007

What is sloppy joe meat made of? ›

A sloppy joe is a sandwich consisting of ground beef, onions, tomato sauce or ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and other seasonings, served on a hamburger bun.

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