Asian Sloppy Joes

Serves: 4

Prep + Cook Time: 30 minutes

Calories: 532 (without bun)

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil

• 1/2 onion, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 lb. ground pork or ground beef (I used pork, calories above are for pork)

• 1/2 c. ketchup

• 1/2 c. hoisin sauce

• 2 tbsp. soy sauce

• 2 tbsp. packed brown sugar

• 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar

• Freshly ground black pepper

• 2 tbsp. sesame seeds

• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Directions:

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat sesame oil until fragrant, about 30 seconds. (Sesame oil can burn quickly, so don't heat it for too long!) Add onions and cook until beginning to turn tender, about 4 minutes, then stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

2. Add ground pork, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, and cook until no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Add ketchup, hoisin, soy sauce, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Season with pepper and bring mixture to a simmer. Cook until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

3. Use sesame seed hamburger buns to make sandwiches: Top the bottom half of each bun with sloppy joe mixture then sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds.

4. Optional: Can be topped with cole slaw before serving. Calories above do not reflect this addition.

Adapted from Delish.com