Chinese Black Bean Sloppy Joe
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 651
- Total Fat
- 51
- Saturated Fat
- 19
- Carbohydrates
- 12
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 4
- Protein
- 36
- Cholesterol
- 157
- Sodium
- 222
- Total: 25 min
- Active: 20 min
Ingredients
Sloppy Joe:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 large shallot, minced
One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated (about 1 tablespoon)
1 pound ground pork
Pinch kosher salt
1/4 cup black bean garlic sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
2 green onions, minced
Serving:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 hamburger or brioche buns
2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced lengthwise by hand or with a mandoline
Directions
- For the sloppy joe: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, shallots and ginger and cook until fragrant and slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add the ground pork and season with a pinch of salt. Using a wooden spoon or stiff spatula, break up the meat into small pieces. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the meat is browned (with no more pink bits). Add the black bean sauce, hoisin sauce, Shaoxing wine, five-spice powder and 1/4 cup water. Stir to fully combine and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce is reduced. Add the cilantro and green onions and sauté for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
- For serving: Heat a griddle over medium heat. Add the butter and allow to melt, spreading the butter all over to evenly coat the surface. Place the buns, cut-side down, onto the griddle to toast for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly golden.
- Spoon the pork mixture onto the bottom of each bun. Top each with ribbons of cucumber. Place the top buns on the cucumber. Serve immediately.