Chinese Sloppy Joes

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with these bold and flavor-packed Chinese Sloppy Joes! This savory twist on the classic American favorite combines ground pork or beef with a rich medley of Asian-inspired ingredients, including soy sauce, hoisin, oyster sauce, and a touch of ginger and garlic for aromatic depth. The meat is coated in a sweet and tangy sauce that achieves the perfect balance of umami flavors before being tucked into soft hamburger or brioche buns. For an added crunch and freshness, layer on cucumber slices, or skip them for a more traditional feel. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this recipe delivers an irresistible fusion of Chinese cuisine and comfort food that’s perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. Get ready to elevate your sloppy joe game with this easy-to-make dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground pork or beef
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (optional)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 0.25 cup water
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 4 hamburger buns or brioche buns
• 10 slices cucumber slices (optional, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the ground pork or beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.

Step 3

Push the meat to one side of the skillet and add the garlic and ginger to the other side. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then mix them with the meat.

Step 4

In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, chili garlic sauce (if using), rice vinegar, brown sugar, and water. Stir until fully blended.

Step 5

Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked meat. Stir well to coat the meat evenly with the sauce, allowing it to simmer for 4-5 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 6

Stir in the green onions and sesame oil, then remove the skillet from the heat.

Step 7

Toast the hamburger buns lightly, if desired.

Step 8

Spoon the saucy meat mixture onto the bottom halves of the buns, and top with cucumber slices, if using.

Step 9

Place the top bun over the filling and serve immediately. Enjoy your Chinese Sloppy Joes!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1060.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2143.6

Total Fat 129.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.9g
Cholesterol 322.1mg	0%
Sodium 3961.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 141.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g	0%
Total Sugars 34.7g
Protein 104.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 358.8mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 1904.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.3%

Protein: 19.4%

Carbs: 26.3%