Kung Pao Sloppy Joes

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 4 green onions, chopped, divided
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp minced fresh ginger
  • 1 to 1 1/2 tsp Sriracha
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 6 tbsp. rice vinegar, divided
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tbsp. sesame oil, divided
  • 2 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 12 oz. package broccoli coleslaw mix
  • 1/2 cup chopped unsalted peanuts
  • 6 burger buns, split or flour tortillas (8-inch)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook beef, red pepper, and 2 green onions over medium-high heat until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, 6-8 minutes, breaking up the beef into crumbles; drain. Add garlic, ginger and chili sauce; cook for 1 minute longer.

  2. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, 4 tbsp. vinegar, water, 1 tbsp. oil, cornstarch and brown sugar until smooth; stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes. For the slaw, in a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, remaining 2 green onions, 2 tbsp. vinegar, and 2 tbsp. oil; toss to coat. Spoon 1/2 cup beef mixture onto bun bottoms. Top with 1/2 cup slaw and peanuts. Top with cilantro. Serve the remaining slaw on the side.

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