Asian Sloppy Joe Sliders

By kimvess

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 medium red onions, finely chopped
• 1 cup finely chopped celery
• 3 tablespoons sambal oelek or other Asian chile sauce
• 2 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1 pound ground chicken thighs
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 cup hoisin sauce
• 1 cup drained canned diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 20 brioche dinner rolls, split and toasted
• Shredded iceberg lettuce and spicy pickles (optional), for serving

Preparation

Step 1

In a large, deep skillet, heat the canola oil until shimmering. Add the onions, celery, sambal oelek, garlic, ginger and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes. Add the ground chicken and pork and cook, stirring occasionally to break up the meat, until no pink remains, about 5 minutes. Stir in the hoisin, tomatoes and lime juice and bring to a boil. Simmer over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Spoon about 1/4 cup of the sloppy joe filling on the bottom half of each roll. Top with shredded lettuce and pickles and serve.