Sweet-and-Sour Sloppy Joes With Sesame Slaw

By raegrifftie

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 bunch scallions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1/2 small head cabbage, thinly sliced
• 2 carrots, grated
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 4 sesame hamburger buns, split

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Heat 1 tablespoon of the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the scallions and ginger and cook, tossing, until softened, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the soy sauce, tomato paste, sugar, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and ½ cup water and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 1 minute more.
Toss cabbage, carrots, cilantro, lime juice, sesame oil, the remaining tablespoon of canola oil, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper in a large bowl.
Fill the buns with the meat, dividing evenly, and serve with the slaw and lime wedges.