Sloppy Cubanos (Cuban cousin to Joe) Recipe

Name: Sloppy Cubanos (Cuban cousin to Joe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, once around the pan; 1/4 to 1/3 pound chorizo, casings removed and finely chopped, about 1 cup; 1 pound ground pork; 2 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 2 teaspoons paprika; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons light or dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 lime, zested and juiced; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce; 4 Portuguese rolls or sub rolls; 4 deli-cut slices Swiss cheese; 4 large dill or half sour pickles, chopped; 1 bag plantain chips or other exotic chips

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, once around the pan
1/4 to 1/3 pound chorizo, casings removed and finely chopped, about 1 cup
1 pound ground pork
2 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground allspice
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground coriander
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons light or dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 cup chicken stock
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
4 Portuguese rolls or sub rolls
4 deli-cut slices Swiss cheese
4 large dill or half sour pickles, chopped
1 bag plantain chips or other exotic chips

1
Preheat the broiler.
2
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add the chorizo and cook until browned, about 2 minutes, then add the pork.
4
Cook the pork for 3 to 4 minutes, crumbling it with a wooden spoon, add the onions and garlic, and season the mixture with the allspice, paprika, coriander, salt and pepper.
5
Cook the mixture for 5 minutes then add the sugar, Worcestershire, and lime zest and juice.
6
Mix well to distribute the flavors, then stir in stock and tomato sauce.
7
Bring to a bubble and simmer for a couple of minutes.
8
Split the rolls and toast lightly under the broiler.
9
Load the saucy meat mixture onto the rolls and top each with a slice of Swiss cheese.
10
Return to the broiler for a minute to melt the cheese.
11
Sprinkle with the chopped pickles and serve the sammies with a few chips alongside.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, once around the pan, 1/4 to 1/3 pound chorizo, casings removed and finely chopped, about 1 cup, 1 pound ground pork, 2 garlic cloves, grated or finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Sloppy Cubanos (Cuban cousin to Joe) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sloppy Cubanos (Cuban cousin to Joe)

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