Asian Sloppy Joes with Pickled Carrots and Onions
Asian Sloppy Joes with Pickled Carrots and Onions - unctuous, tangy, sweet, and savory! One big pot of yummy comfort food with a twist. http://tasteandsee.com/asian-sloppy-joes-with-pickled-carrots-and-onions-recipe/
Instrucciones
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For The Sloppy Joes (Stove Top Directions):
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Heat a large deep, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and the beef. Brown the beef, breaking up any clumps with a spatula, and cook about 6 minutes. Drain any excess grease and set aside.
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Add onions, celery, and jalapeños and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté 1 more minute.
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Add tomato paste, diced tomatoes, hoisin sauce, lime juice, and water. Bring the mixture to a slow simmer and fold in the meat. Cover and sauté until cooked down and thickened, 20-30 minutes. Add more water if the mixture gets dry.
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Serve the Asian Sloppy Joe mixture with slider buns or Boston Bibb Lettuce with some of the pickled carrots and onions, dill pickles, and shredded lettuce if serving on a bun.
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For The Sloppy Joes (Crockpot Directions):
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Set crock-pot to high. Add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, hoisin sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger and water and stir together well. Put the lid on crockpot and start cooking.
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Saute ground beef in a sauté pan with vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it’s completely cooked about 6 minutes. Drain off any excess grease and add the meat to the crockpot. Add the onions, celery, and jalapeños and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the vegetables to the crockpot and stir the mixture well. Allow the mixture to cook for 3-4 hours on high or 7-8 hours on low. Stir now and then if possible.
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Serve the Asian Sloppy Joe mixture with slider buns or Boston Bibb Lettuce with some of the pickles, pickled carrots and onions, dill pickles, and shredded lettuce if serving on a bun.
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For The Pickled Carrots & Onions:
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Heat vinegar, sugar, and ginger in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring, until sugar has dissolved - about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and allow mixture to cool to room temperature.
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Add the carrots and onions, toss well and allow to sit for 10 minutes on the counter. Transfer to an airtight container and chill covered until ready to use.