Asian Sloppy Joe Sandwich creates a delightful twist towards a regular American burger by adding Asian condiments. The ground beef sandwiched between bread has a sweetness and spice made possible by its many vital ingredients.
This dish also has a deliciously thick and beefy texture that makes every big bite of it savory.
This recipe emphasizes the Asian ingredients that make up its name, "Asian Sloppy Joe Sandwich." Hoisin sauce plays a significant role in making this dish, and with the help of other condiments, a perfect sandwich that originated in the Western possessed a touch of Asian flavors.
Asian sloppy joe sandwich takes a form of an almost-burger-like appearance. Hence most people prefer to eat it at dinner time when the whole family is complete. Asian sloppy joe sandwich is not only meant for dinner, though, since anyone can still eat it at lunchtime while the sun is high.
The Interesting History of Sloppy Joe
There are many stories about the supposed origin of sloppy joes. These stories include several states in the USA as the birthplace of the sandwich, even though it was agreed that this food was a sandwich made with ground beef and a tomato sauce. However, the most accepted version of the story was that the dish had come from Iowa.
Jean Anderson had once written in the “The American Century Cookbook: The Most Popular Recipes of the 20th Century” that Sloppy Joe was first made in a cafe in Sioux City, Iowa, in 1930. The story goes that Joe, a restaurant cook, added tomato sauce to his “loose meat” sandwiches. He noticed that the sandwich had developed a more flavorful than its original taste. Eventually, it came to be called Sloppy Joe and became a great staple in Iowa.
As years pass, adaptations of the said recipe were passed throughout the country until many variations arose. Asian Sloppy Joe Sandwich is one of the most famous variants among the sandwiches. In this version, hoisin sauce replaces the regular tomato sauce with a more "Asian" flavor. It is now widely known around the United States of America and the neighboring countries.
Why Does This Recipe Works?
You could find a lot of recipes for this dish on the internet. Yet, none could compete with this recipe at hand because of the following reasons:
- The steps are quick to follow and would not take much time to finish!
- This Asian Sloppy Joe Sandwich is filled with luscious goodness that will make your mouth water.
- Biting a few chunks off of this sandwich will overcome your hunger and will satisfy your cravings for meaty delight.
- This sandwich is suitable for lunch or dinner.
What is in This Recipe?
- Toasted Sesame Oil: It has a strong toasty, nutty aroma and flavor that will work well in preparing the sloppy joe.
- Onion and Garlic: Chopped onion and minced garlic add natural flavor to the ground beef once sauteed.
- Ground Beef: What is a burger sandwich without well-grounded meat? Once seasoned rightly, grounded beef with more fat content will be softer and juicier.
- Ketchup: It has a touch of sourness that could go well with the grounded beef and other condiments.
- Hoisin Sauce: Sloppy joe sandwich wouldn't be called Asian without Hoisin Sauce. This sauce has a thick and fragrant texture and is commonly used in Chinese and Vietnamese dishes to add sweetness and saltiness, which is why it suits sloppy joe very well.
- Soy Sauce: Another essential Asian ingredient, soy sauce, gives the dish an umami flavor and helps season the ground beef.
- Brown Sugar: It will counteract the sour or sweet flavors of the sloppy joe.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Apple cider will help in adding a mellow and slightly sweet kick of acidity in slaws.
- Salt + Ground Black Pepper: A natural way of seasoning dishes is the combo of these two.
- Shredded Cabbage: Cabbage will not only give you health benefits, but it will also provide a pleasant appearance as the sloppy joe's topping.
- Mayonnaise: As a part of the topping, mayonnaise will also give flavor to the buns.
- Lime Juice: With an acidic taste and sweetness, lime juice is just about an excellent condiment to the toppings.
- Sesame Seeds: Drizzle these on top of the joe to give a more nutty flavor and crunchy texture.
- Green Onions: Don't let cabbage be the only green in your dish! Sprinkle some thinly sliced onions as well!
- Sesame Buns: Envelop the thick and savory sloppy joe with these nutty-flavored buns.
How To Make Asian Sloppy Joe Sandwich?
- Preparing the meat: In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat, add chopped onion and cook for 1-2 minutes or until it becomes tender, then stir in the garlic and saute for 30 seconds more.
- Add the ground beef, use a spoon to break up the beef and cook for 5-6 minutes until it becomes brown.
- Add soy sauce, ketchup, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, salt, pepper and apple cider vinegar. Lower the heat and cook for 4-5 minutes or until the mixture thickens, then turn off the heat.
- Preparing the toppings: In a mixing bowl, mix cabbage, salt, pepper, mayonnaise and lime juice.
- Making the sandwich: Add 2-3 tablespoons of sloppy joe to the bottom half of each bun.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onion, then top with the coleslaw and the other half of the bun.
Top Tips!
- Heat the sesame buns in a pan with melted butter for more flavor.
- Saute the onion and garlic in medium-low heat to avoid burning them and giving a bitter taste to the sloppy joe. Only adjust the heat to over medium when you have already added the grounded beef.
Recipe Variations
- Grapeseed oil is the best substitute for toasted sesame oil since it is flavorless and would allow the other ingredients to stand out.
- Sprinkle diced celery instead of green onions to provide another umami flavor to the dish.
Serving Suggestions
Green beans or any green salad go well with Asian Sloppy Joe Sandwich in every family dinner since the greens counter the ground beef's natural fat.
If the Asian Sloppy Joe Sandwich is going to be served at lunchtime, a plate of potato fries will go well for a heavy lunch meal. Orange juice is a good beverage too.
Recipe FAQs
How do I store my Asian Sloppy Joe Sandwich?
Refrigerate leftover meat and slaw in separate, airtight containers for up to 2 days.
My Sloppy Joe seems to be too oily and lumpy; what should I do?
Drain the meat from excess fat or oil after browning your beef in a large saucepan with seasonings.
Are there any other ingredients I can use to spice up the Sandwich?
Add ginger in browning the ground beef for another Asian flare the aromatic and delightfully spicy root.
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Asian Sloppy Joe Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 onion , chopped
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ cup hoisin sauce
- 1 apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup cabbage , shredded
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- ½ lime juice
- 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoon green onions , thinly sliced
- 8 sesame buns
Instructions
- Preparing the meat: In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat, add chopped onion and cook for 1-2 minutes or until it becomes tender, then stir in the garlic and saute for 30 seconds more.
- Add the ground beef, use a spoon to break up the beef and cook for 5-6 minutes until it becomes brown.
- Add soy sauce, ketchup, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, salt, pepper and apple cider vinegar. Lower the heat and cook for 4-5 minutes or until the mixture thickens, then turn off the heat.
- Preparing the toppings: In a mixing bowl, mix cabbage, salt, pepper, mayonnaise and lime juice.
- Making the sandwich: Add 2-3 tablespoons of sloppy joe to the bottom half of each bun.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onion, then top with the slaw and the other half of the bun.
Notes
- Heat the sesame buns in a pan with melted butter for more flavor.
- Saute the onion and garlic in medium-low heat to avoid burning them and giving a bitter taste to the sloppy joe. Only adjust the heat to over medium when you have already added the grounded beef.
- Grapeseed oil is the best substitute for toasted sesame oil since it is flavorless and would allow the other ingredients to stand out.
- Sprinkle diced celery instead of green onions to provide another umami flavor to the dish.
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These are freezer friendly. I make these sandwiches for the whole week and keep them in the freezer. Amazing!!
Can I replace hoisin sauce with oyster sauce?
No, not in this recipe. Oyster sauce is not suitable for this recipe; it will give a different taste.
Suitable for quick dinner, my son loves them.
So delicious! I used to make another version of sloppy joe, but this one is way better.