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Korean Beef Sloppy Joes

A delicious twist on the classic sloppy joe, featuring ground beef cooked in a savory Korean-inspired sauce and served on soft buns.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Korean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Mixture
  • 1 lb ground beef preferably 80/20 for flavor
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar for acidity
  • 1/2 cup green onions sliced, for garnish
Buns and Toppings
  • 4 pieces burger buns soft, toasted
  • 1 cup coleslaw optional, for topping

Method
 

Cook the Beef
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
Make the Sauce
  1. Stir in the soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, and rice vinegar. Mix well and let simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Assemble the Sloppy Joes
  1. Spoon the beef mixture onto the toasted burger buns.
  2. Top with sliced green onions and coleslaw if desired.
  3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

Feel free to adjust the level of gochujang to suit your spice preference. Serve with pickles or extra vegetables on the side.

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