Ingredients
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 2 medium red onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup finely chopped celery
- 3 tbsp sambal oelek or other Asian chile sauce
- 21/2 tbsp minced garlic
- kosher salt
- fresh ground pepper
- 1 lb ground chicken thighs
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 cup drained canned diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 20 brioche dinner rolls, split and toasted
- shredded iceberg lettuce (optional), for serving
- spicy pickles (optional), for serving
- 1 tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger
Directions
- In a large, deep skillet, heat the canola oil until shimmering. Add the onions, celery, sambal oelek, garlic, ginger and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes. Add the ground chicken and pork and cook, stirring occasionally to break up the meat, until no pink remains, about 5 minutes. Stir in the hoisin, tomatoes and lime juice and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon about 1/4 cup of the sloppy joe filling on the bottom half of each roll. Top with shredded lettuce and pickles and serve.
Make ahead: The sloppy joe filling can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat gently before serving.
Recipe courtesy of Ming Tsai.
Image Credit: Con Poulos
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