Sloppy Joe Sandwich (Print Version)
Rich ground meat loaded with hoisin, fresh spices, and crunchy fried shallots served on a toasted bun.
# Ingredients:
→ Joes
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1/2 yellow onion, finely chopped
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2 teaspoons sesame oil
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Neutral oil for cooking
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1 inch fresh ginger, minced
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3 garlic cloves, crushed
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1/2 pound ground beef
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1/2 pound ground pork
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1/2 cup ketchup
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1/2 cup hoisin sauce
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2 tablespoons soy sauce (dark soy works great too)
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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2 tablespoons chili crisp, sambal, or chili sauce
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1/4 cup diced green onion
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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4 toasted burger buns
→ Crispy Shallots
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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6 large shallots, peeled
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Oil for frying
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1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
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1 tablespoon kosher salt
# Steps:
01 -
Over medium heat in a large pan or wok, warm up the sesame oil and toss in the onions. Stir them until they soften—should take 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger, along with some neutral oil, then stir for about a minute until it smells amazing. Cook the pork and beef in the pan until there's no pink left. Mix in hoisin, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and chili crisp. Let it bubble together for around 3 to 4 minutes so everything blends.
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Stir chopped cilantro and green onion into the mixture in the pan. Scoop onto the toasted buns and finish with crispy shallots on top before serving.
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Use a mandoline to slice the shallots super thin and put them in a bowl with the flour. Heat about 1 1/2 inches of oil in a medium pot to 350°F (175°C). Mix the salt and five-spice in another small bowl for later. Dust off the extra flour from the shallots, toss them in the hot oil, and separate with a stir. Fry until golden brown. Lay them on paper towels to drain and sprinkle with the spiced salt mix.