Ingredients for Ancient Chinese Secret Sloppy Joes
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce (Huy Fong)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 6 hamburger buns, toasted
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
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How to Make Ancient Chinese Secret Sloppy Joes
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute more.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the ketchup, Huy Fong Chili Garlic Sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and vegetable mixture in the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Serve on toasted hamburger buns with your favorite toppings, such as coleslaw or pickled onions. Enjoy!
- For slow cooker option: Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
35 g
Sugar
70g
Fat
35g
Carbs
13g
