Description

These Thai Sloppy Joe Sliders are a flavorful twist on the classic American sloppy joe, infused with savory and slightly sweet Thai-inspired ingredients. Ground beef is cooked with garlic, sesame oil, and a vibrant sauce made from hoisin, ketchup, soy sauce, and rice wine vinegar, then topped with fresh broccoli slaw and peanuts for a crunchy finish. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal that bursts with bold flavor.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ground beef (80/20)
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sriracha
2 green onions, sliced
8 sweet Hawaiian slider buns
1 cup broccoli slaw
1 tablespoon peanuts, chopped

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Instructions

Prepare the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Add aromatics and oil: Stir in the minced garlic and sesame oil, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Create the sauce: In a bowl, combine ketchup, hoisin sauce, water, low sodium soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sriracha. Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked beef, stirring to combine well.
Simmer the mixture: Reduce heat to low and let the beef and sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and flavors meld together.
Prepare sliders: While the beef simmers, slice the Hawaiian slider buns in half and toast them lightly if desired.
Assemble the sliders: Spoon the Thai sloppy joe mixture onto the bottom half of each bun. Top with broccoli slaw, sliced green onions, and chopped peanuts for crunch and freshness.
Serve: Cap with the top bun halves and serve immediately while warm. Enjoy these flavorful, bite-sized sliders as a perfect appetizer or main dish for gatherings.

Notes

For a spicier kick, increase the sriracha according to taste.
To keep the sliders moist, do not overcook the beef mixture as it will continue to thicken while resting.
Broccoli slaw can be substituted with shredded cabbage or carrot slaw if preferred.
Using sweet Hawaiian buns balances the savory and tangy flavors well, but regular slider buns work too.
Chopped peanuts add texture and traditional Thai flair, but can be omitted for a nut-free version.