Nam Prik Moo Sloppy Joes

Adapted from The Pepper Thai Cookbook by Pepper Teigen (2021)

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Prepare the frozen french fries according to package instructions.

Step 2

In a wok or medium skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering hot. Add the garlic and shallots and cook, stirring often, until they're fragrant and softened (about 2 minutes). Add the ground pork and saute until mostly cooked, breaking the meat up with a spatula and stirring it around (2-3 minutes).

Step 3

Add the tomatoes and bell pepper and cook until the tomatoes soften and give up their liquid (2-3 minutes).

Step 4

Stir in the tomato paste, milk, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, pepper, and brown sugar. Continue cooking and stirring until a thick sauce starts to form (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat.

Step 5

Serve the pork mixture onto the potato buns, and top with fried onions and cilantro. Serve with french fries and salad.