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Asian Sloppy Joe Sliders

These Asian Sloppy Joe Sliders are a flavorful twist on the classic comfort food, featuring juicy ground beef simmered in a sweet and savory hoisin-soy glaze, topped with crisp broccoli slaw, green onions, and crushed peanuts. All tucked into soft Hawaiian slider buns, they’re quick, fun, and totally irresistible for parties or weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds ground beef 80/20
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ½ cup hoisin sauce
  • ½ 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

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned (5–6 minutes).
  2. Add garlic and sesame oil, then stir in ketchup, hoisin, water, soy sauce, vinegar, and sriracha.
  3. Cook for another 5–6 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
  4. Toast the slider buns while the beef simmers.
  5. Spoon the beef mixture onto bottom buns.
  6. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/asian-sloppy-joe-sliders/

Notes

  • Use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner version without sacrificing flavor.
  • Swap sriracha with chili garlic sauce for a different kind of heat.
  • For extra tang, mix a bit of mayo or sesame dressing into the slaw before topping.