Best 8 Ancient Chinese Secret Sloppy Joes Recipes

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**Ancient Chinese Secret Sloppy Joes: A Culinary Journey Through Time**

Sloppy Joes, the beloved American comfort food, takes on a unique twist with the introduction of ancient Chinese culinary secrets. This article presents not one, but two extraordinary recipes that seamlessly blend Eastern and Western flavors, creating a symphony of tastes that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the "Classic Sloppy Joes with a Chinese Twist," a harmonious blend of savory pork, aromatic ginger, and the subtle warmth of Shaoxing wine, a staple in Chinese cooking. Transport yourself to the streets of Beijing with the "Beijing Sloppy Joes," where tender beef is infused with the bold flavors of hoisin sauce, garlic, and a touch of sesame oil. Both recipes are culinary adventures that promise an explosion of flavors, offering a unique take on a classic dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ASIAN SLOPPY JOES



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon chopped ginger
1 teaspoon hot sauce
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 pound ground pork
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small head green cabbage
4 hamburger buns, toasted

Steps:

  • For the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, tomato paste, vinegar, garlic, ginger and hot sauce until blended. Reserve 1/2 cup for the Round 2 Recipe Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, or another use. Set the rest of the sauce aside.
  • For the sloppy joes: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil. When it is hot, add the onions and peppers and cook until they are soft, about 5 minutes. Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and add the ground pork. Break up any lumps and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until the pork is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. If there is a lot of fat in the pan, spoon some of it out and discard.
  • Add the sauce to the pan, bring to a simmer and cook until the pork mixture has thickened but is still a bit loose, about 15 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of the mixture for the Round 2 Recipe Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, or another use.
  • To serve, remove 2 leaves from the cabbage, roll them up like a cigar and slice into very thin strips. Reserve the remaining cabbage for the Round 2 Recipe Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, or another use. Divide the sloppy joe mixture onto the hamburger buns. Garnish with the sliced cabbage. Top with the bun tops and serve immediately.

THE BEST SLOPPY JOES



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This is weeknight comfort food at its finest. We created a homemade sauce that is tangy and flavorful but also quick and easy. We used both ketchup and canned tomato sauce for lots of tomato-y zip and just a touch of brown sugar for a bit of sweetness and slight caramel finish. Green bell pepper is a key addition; it really enhances the other ingredients, elevating the flavor profile into the realm of a true sloppy joe.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pound lean ground beef
12 ounces (1 1/3 cup) tomato sauce
3/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 hamburger buns, toasted

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and starting to caramelize in some spots, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon or spatula, until it is browned, no longer pink in the middle and cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, red wine vinegar, paprika, cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of black pepper and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and heated through, 5 to 6 minutes. Spoon the meat onto the toasted buns.

ANCIENT CHINESE SECRET SLOPPY JOES



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So you want the secret-eh? To be honest, it's not Chinese but Vietnamese, and it's not ancient, only about 25 years old. I love it because it's American born, American made. With a story straight out of Chinatown, Huy Fong Chili Garlic sauce is one of my favorite ingredients. It's incredibly versatile and IMO absolutely essential to any respectable chef's kitchen. I also call these "Firecracker Sloppy Joe's" depending on how hot I'm making them. This recipe is FANTASTIC for a party. Double or triple it depending on your guest list. You can make it hours ahead of time and let it simmer all day in the crock pot. Throw some buns out and let the guests spoon on the "joes". Rave reviews. Guaranteed.

Provided by lynmoz

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 minced garlic clove
3/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon huy fong chili-garlic sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
4 buns

Steps:

  • Brown meat, onions & garlic, breaking up the meat until no longer pink.
  • Place in Crock Pot and mix in all other ingredients.
  • Leave on low heat 3-4 hours. (Can be served after 30 min, but it's nice to let the flavors meld together.
  • Serve on buns.
  • *Consider making your own buns #117281.
  • *Adjust chili garlic sauce for more heat if you like it spicy!

CLASSIC SLOPPY JOES



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Fun and filling, Sloppy Joes are the perfect solution for a speedy supper before driving the kids to practice or rehearsal. Moist, meaty and satisfying these tasty sandwiches will appeal to the kid in all of us.

Provided by Heinz

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Heinzitup.com

Time 25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
⅓ cup chopped green pepper
1 pound lean ground beef
1 ½ cups Heinz Tomato Ketchup
1 tablespoon Heinz Worcestershire Sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
8 sandwich buns

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large frying pan set over medium-high heat. Saute onions and green pepper for 5 minutes.
  • Add beef to the pan. Cook, stirring until browned, about 5 to 10 minutes. Drain off fat.
  • Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, salt and pepper. Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve on sandwich buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 39.5 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1087.5 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

CHINESE SLOPPY JOES



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I ate this @ a friends house and loved it and after whineing a lot, she gave me the recipe. She served this on hamburger buns, but I served these on crusty french rolls.

Provided by mandabears

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 3/4 lbs ground turkey
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons soy sauce (I use light Kikoman)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 garlic, clove finely minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 scallions, thinly sliced on an angle (green onions)
6 rolls

Steps:

  • In a large skillet saute ground turkey.
  • Break up pieces with a wooden spoon.
  • Cook until no longer pink about 7-8 minutes.
  • Drain any fat.
  • Add tomato sauce, hoisin sauce, water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, ground ginger.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Simmer covered for 10 minutes.
  • Stir occassionally.
  • Divide mixture equally over 6 aplit roll bottoms.
  • Sprinkle with sliced scallions.
  • I sprinkle mine with some toasted sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416, Fat 13.9, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 104.8, Sodium 1101.7, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 5.2, Protein 31

CHEF JOHN'S SLOPPY JOES



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The secret to a great 'Sloppy Joe' is a thick, rich, almost dry consistency, which allows it to be eaten two-fisted, sans fork.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Sloppy Joe Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ pounds extra lean ground beef
½ onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 cup water
¾ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup water
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine the ground beef and onion in a cold skillet, place the skillet onto a stove burner, and turn the heat to medium; cook and stir until the beef is crumbly and browned. Stir the garlic and bell pepper into the beef mixture; continue cooking and stirring until the vegetables are tender, 2 to 3 more minutes. Add 1 cup of water. Mix in ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Pour in 1 more cup of water. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook until the mixture becomes very thick, 30 to 45 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper as needed. Season with cayenne.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 83.6 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 991.9 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

HOMEMADE SLOPPY JOES



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Despite the name of this iconic retro dish, the secret to a great sloppy joe is a thick, rich, almost dry consistency, which allows the sandwich to be eaten with your hands. Serve on hamburger buns.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Sandwich Recipes     Sloppy Joe Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ pounds extra lean ground beef
½ onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green pepper, diced
1 cup water
¾ cup ketchup
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 ½ teaspoons salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup water
1 pinch cayenne pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place ground beef and onion in a large skillet. Turn heat to medium and cook and stir the mixture constantly until the beef is browned and forms small crumbles, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and green bell pepper; cook and stir until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 cup water and stir, scraping the pan to dissolve any brown flavor bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  • Mix in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Add 1 more cup water and return mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated and the mixture is thick, about 40 minutes.
  • Season with salt , black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 68.5 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1001.5 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

KUNG PAO SLOPPY JOES



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What happens when you combine two favorites into one easy dish? Clean plates, that's what! My family loves Chinese food, but takeout can be expensive and not always the healthiest. This colorful stovetop kung pao sloppy joe recipe will please everyone at dinnertime, including the kids. My husband prefers to skip the bun and eat it over brown rice or rolled in lettuce wrap. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
4 green onions, chopped, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons Sriracha chili sauce
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
6 tablespoons rice vinegar, divided
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 package (12 ounces) broccoli coleslaw mix
1/2 cup chopped unsalted peanuts
6 hamburger buns, split, or flour tortillas (8 inches)
Fresh cilantro leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron or other heavy 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 beef into crumbles; drain. Add garlic, ginger and chili sauce; cook 1 minute longer., In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, 4 tablespoons vinegar, water, 1 tablespoon 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 coleslaw mix, remaining 2 green onions, 2 tablespoons vinegar and 2 tablespoons oil; toss to coat. Spoon 1/2 cup beef mixture onto bun bottoms. Top with 1/2 cup slaw and peanuts. If desired, top with cilantro leaves. Serve remaining slaw on the side. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calories, Fat 21g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 1299mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground beef. For the best flavor, use a combination of 80% lean and 20% fat ground beef.
  • Brown the beef thoroughly. This will help to develop the flavor and prevent the meat from being greasy.
  • Drain the fat. This will help to reduce the fat content of the dish.
  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the dish.
  • Use a flavorful sauce. The sauce is what really makes these sloppy joes special. Be sure to use a sauce that you enjoy.
  • Cook the sloppy joes until the sauce has thickened. This will help to ensure that the sloppy joes are not too runny.
  • Serve the sloppy joes on hamburger buns. This is the traditional way to serve sloppy joes.
  • Top the sloppy joes with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion.

Conclusion:

These ancient Chinese secret sloppy joes are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The combination of ground beef, vegetables, and flavorful sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give these sloppy joes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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