Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes Sloppy Bao 3.6 (13) 3 Reviews By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 27, 2011 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 8 Try this recipe for sloppy bao, a Vietnamese sandwich with spicy curry beef and mango, courtesy of Baoguette's Michael Bao. Ingredients ¼ cup safflower oil 2 pounds lean ground beef ¼ cup chopped shallot 2 tablespoons chopped lemongrass ¼ cup Thai red-curry paste 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 2 cups ketchup 2 tablespoons fish sauce 20 Thai basil leaves 2 teaspoons light-brown sugar ½ cup Dijon mustard Coarse salt 8 (8-inch) lengths of baguette, halved horizontally 2 cups julienned green mango or Granny Smith apple, for serving Thinly sliced jalapenos, for serving Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add beef, shallot, lemongrass, red-curry paste, and garlic. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in ketchup, fish sauce, 10 basil leaves, brown sugar, and mustard. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Place baguettes in oven and cook until toasted, about 2 minutes. Fill each baguette with about 1 cup beef mixture, and top with remaining 10 basil leaves, mango, and jalapenos. Serve immediately. Print