Description
Enjoy a delicious fusion of Korean and American flavors with these Korean Beef Sloppy Joes. A savory and slightly spicy twist on a classic favorite, these sloppy joes are packed with umami and perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Add-ins and Toppings:
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 4 hamburger buns
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds, additional green onions, kimchi, sliced cucumbers
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with sesame oil until browned. Add garlic and ginger.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and gochujang. Simmer.
- Thicken and Add Vegetables: Mix in cornstarch slurry, then add carrots and green onions. Cook until slightly softened.
- Assemble: Toast buns, spoon beef mixture onto each bun, and top with desired toppings.
Notes
- You can swap ground beef for turkey or plant-based meat.
- Adjust gochujang to control spiciness.
- For lower carb options, serve over lettuce or cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
