Sweet and Sour Sloppy Joes with Sesame Slaw

This is a simple recipe and a nice change from the traditional sloppy joe. 

The sesame slaw is delicious! 

 

 

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 bunch scallions, chopped (I used a small onion, chopped)
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup tomato paste
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
kosher salt and pepper
1/2 small  head cabbage, thinly sliced (I used Trader Joe's Shredded Cabbage)
2 carrots, grated (I used Trader Joe's Shredded Carrots)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
4 hamburger buns, split (I used ciabatta rolls, from Crumb bakery in Chicago bought at the Lincoln Park Farmer's Market)

Heat 1 tablespoon of the canola oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.  Add the scallions (onion) and ginger and cook, tossing, until softened,
2 - 4 minutes.  Add the beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, 3-5 minutes.  Add the soy sauce, tomato paste, sugar, salt to taste, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 cup water.  Cook, stirring, until slightly thickened about 1 minute more.

Toss together the cabbage, carrots, cilantro, lime juice, sesame oil, the remaining tablespoon of canola oil and 1/4 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.

Serves 4.