Red Curry Sloppy Joes
Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Randy Mon
Sweet and spicy Asian flavors reinvent the standard sloppy joe. Curry pastes vary wildly by brand; experiment with different types and amounts to find what you like.
How to Make It
Step 1
1
Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic and cook, stirring, until shallot begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in red curry paste and cook, stirring, 45 seconds. Add beef and salt, breaking beef into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
2
Add coconut milk and sugar, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until most of liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
3
Meanwhile, make slaw: In a medium bowl, combine cabbage, green onions, cilantro, remaining 2 tbsp. oil, and 1 tbsp. lime juice. Toss to coat, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 4
4
Remove beef from heat and stir in remaining 2 tsp. lime juice. Make sandwiches with beef mixture and slaw.
Step 5
5
*Find in the Asian aisle of most grocery stores.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 large shallot, minced (about 1/2 cup)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 to 3 tbsp. red curry paste*
1 pound ground beef
About 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
1 cup coconut milk*
2 to 3 tsp. sugar
2 cups shredded cabbage
3 green onions, sliced white and light green parts only
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon plus 2 tsp. lime juice
Pepper
4 kaiser rolls, split and toasted
Directions
Step 1
1
Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic and cook, stirring, until shallot begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in red curry paste and cook, stirring, 45 seconds. Add beef and salt, breaking beef into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
2
Add coconut milk and sugar, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until most of liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
3
Meanwhile, make slaw: In a medium bowl, combine cabbage, green onions, cilantro, remaining 2 tbsp. oil, and 1 tbsp. lime juice. Toss to coat, then season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 4
4
Remove beef from heat and stir in remaining 2 tsp. lime juice. Make sandwiches with beef mixture and slaw.
Step 5
5
*Find in the Asian aisle of most grocery stores.
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