Ingredients

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

Method

  • In a large, deep skillet, heat the canola oil until shimmering. Add the onions, celery,
  • 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.