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Asian BBQ Sloppy Joe's with Peanut Slaw

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
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 538kcal

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
  • 1/2 cup beef or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons thai sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Peanut Slaw

  • 1 package kale slaw or regular if you prefer
  • 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
  • chopped salted peanuts for garnish and crunch

Instructions

For the Meat Mixture

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

  • 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

  • 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

Calories: 538kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1597mg | Potassium: 914mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 523IU | Vitamin C: 80mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 4mg