Asian BBQ Sloppy Joe’s with Peanut Slaw

Asian BBQ Sloppy Joe’s with Peanut Slaw. Classic comfort food with an Asian twist. Did you grow up eating sloppy joe’s as a kid? I did, served with crispy tater tots on the side. I loved those things!

I decided to give that childhood favorite a bit of an upgrade, a little Asian fusion going on here. And just like regular sloppy joe’s, it’s a breeze to make. Weeknight dinner has never tasted so good!

How to make Asian BBQ Soppy Joe’s

• Saute’ the ground beef, onions and peppers until the meat is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
• Add the remaining ingredients, stir until well combined. Let it simmer together until most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Set aside, keep warm.
• Time to make the slaw. In a mixing bowl whisk together the mayo, peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and lime juice to make the dressing.
• Add the bag of slaw mix to the dressing and stir until well coated
• Take four warmed sesame seed buns split in half. Place equal amounts of meat mixture on each of the bottom buns. Place slaw on top of meat mixture then sprinkle with the chopped peanuts. Add the top bun, serve and enjoy!

What to serve with Asian BBQ Sloppy Joe’s

• Sweet potato fries
• Onion rings
• Tempura Vegetables
• Pickled Vegetables
• Sugar Snap Pea Salad With Orange Soy Vinaigrette and Toasted Almonds

Wine pairings

• Sauvignon Blanc
• Pinot Gris
• Riesling
• Gamay
• Grenache
• Rose’

Looking for more simple weeknight recipes?

• Simple Weeknight Beef Tacos
• Simple Weeknight Chili
• Simple Weeknight Bolognese

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Asian BBQ Sloppy Joe's with Peanut Slaw

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

30 mins

 

Asian inspired sloppy joes with crunchy peanut slaw served on a warm sesame seed bun

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian Fusion

Keyword: Asian fusion, peanut slaw, sandwiches, simple recipes, sloppy joe's

Servings: 4

Calories: 538 kcal

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, small diced
• 1/2 cup sweet yellow peppers, small diced
• 1/4 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon seasoned rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons thai sweet chili sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 cup beef or vegetable broth

For the Peanut Slaw

• 1/2 cup good quality mayonnaise Hellmans or Dukes
• 2 tablespoons all natural peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon seasoned rice wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 package kale slaw or regular if you prefer
• chopped salted peanuts for garnish and crunch

Instructions

For the Meat Mixture

1. In a pan, cook ground beef, onions and peppers together until meat is cooked through. Skim off any extra fat

2. Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Simmer over low/medium heat until the meat has soaked up most of the juices.

For the Slaw

1. In a medium/large bowl add mayo, peanut butter, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and lime juice. Whisk together until well combined. Add the bag of slaw and toss until well coated.

To assemble the sloppy joes

1. Take four warmed sesame seed bun. Place on four separate plates. Top the bottom half of each with equal portions for the meat mixture. Then top with the slaw mixture. Sprinkle with the chopped peanuts and then top with the top bun.

   Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Asian BBQ Sloppy Joe's with Peanut Slaw

Amount Per Serving

Calories 538 Calories from Fat 279

% Daily Value*

Fat 31g48%

Saturated Fat 7g44%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 14g

Monounsaturated Fat 9g

Cholesterol 82mg27%

Sodium 1597mg69%

Potassium 914mg26%

Carbohydrates 35g12%

Fiber 5g21%

Sugar 26g29%

Protein 31g62%

Vitamin A 523IU10%

Vitamin C 80mg97%

Calcium 91mg9%

Iron 4mg22%

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