Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes Ground Beef Recipes Sloppy Bao 3.6 (13) 3 Reviews By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 27, 2011 Print Rate It 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. Rate it Print