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.

Hora Bula
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I highly recommend this recipe.


HASNAIN MOAVIA
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These sloppy joes are a great way to change up your usual dinner routine.


Legend Bilal
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Kasish jimma
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Zo'ryah Boston
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I'll definitely be making these sloppy joes again.


Sawda C/raxmaan
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My family loved these sloppy joes.


Shanu Mondol
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These sloppy joes are so easy to make.


Michelle Blackburn
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I love the unique flavor of these sloppy joes.


Seid Mohammed
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The best sloppy joes I've ever had!


Qaiser Maher
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making these sloppy joes again and again.


Harley Durham
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I've made these sloppy joes several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and the flavor is amazing.


Richard Lamar Oliver
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves sloppy joes or kung pao chicken. It's a unique and delicious twist on both classic dishes.


Sheryar Ahmed
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These sloppy joes are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. They're also great for potlucks and parties.


Perfect Makiwa
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The sauce was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by adding some plain yogurt.


Muhammad Shraft Ali
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I added some chopped vegetables to the sauce for a healthier twist. It was a great way to sneak in some extra veggies without sacrificing any flavor.


asmahanmohamed 173
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These sloppy joes were easy to make and a hit with my family. The sauce was flavorful and the ground beef was cooked perfectly.


Thandeka
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My picky eaters loved these sloppy joes! They couldn't get enough of the flavorful sauce and the soft, fluffy buns.


Rauf builder
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I was skeptical at first, but these Kung Pao Sloppy Joes are surprisingly delicious. The ground beef is perfectly seasoned and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy.


Taswill Walker
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This Kung Pao Sloppy Joes recipe is a total game-changer! The combination of classic sloppy joe flavors with the sweet and spicy kick of kung pao sauce is pure genius.