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Cuban Sloppy Joes

These Cuban Sloppy Joes give traditional sloppy joes a Cuban twist with pork, cheese, and pickles.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cuban

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 to 1/3 pound chorizo casings removed, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon allspice
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • grated peel and juice from one lime
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • One 8-oz can tomato sauce
  • 4 rolls split
  • 4 lices deli cheese
  • 3 to 4 large pickles chopped

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chorizo and cook until browned, about 2 mintues. Add the pork and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in teh onion, garlic, paprika, coriander, and allspice. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes. Add in the brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lime peel and juice and stir well. Add in the broth and tomato sauce and simmer for a few minutes, until thickened.
  2. Lightly toast the buns under the broiler. Divide the meat mixture between the rolls and place a slice of cheese on each. Broil until the cheese melts, about 30 seconds. Top each with pickles and the bun top and serve.

Notes

  • recipe from Every Day with Rachael Ray August 2007