Turkey Sloppy Joes with Hoisin and Cilantro

Hoisin sauce, a thick sweet-and-spicy Chinese condiment, gives ground turkey a deep and savory flavor in this new twist on a classic American sandwich.

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  1 Tbs. canola oil or vegetable oil
  
  


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  1 medium red onion, halved and thinly sliced
  
  


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  1 medium clove garlic, mashed to a paste with 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  
  


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  3/4 tsp. finely grated fresh ginger
  
  


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  1/8 tsp. cayenne
  
  


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  1 lb. ground turkey
  
  


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  1 8-oz. can tomato sauce
  
  


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  1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  
  


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  3/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  
  


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  2 Tbs. fresh lime juice; more to taste
  
  


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  4 split egg twist rolls or sesame seed hamburger buns, toasted if desired
  
  

Heat the oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spatula, until softened, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium, add the garlic, ginger, and cayenne and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the turkey and cook, stirring constantly and breaking it up into small pieces, until it no longer looks raw, about 4 minutes.

Stir in the tomato sauce and hoisin sauce, increase the heat to medium high, and cook, stirring often, until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro and lime juice, adding more lime juice to taste. Serve in the buns.