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Korean Beef Sloppy Joes

Korean Beef Sloppy Joes: A Spicy Taste Adventure at Home

Korean Beef Sloppy Joes bring a spicy twist to a classic dish, perfect for quick weeknight meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 lb lean ground beef use lean cuts to avoid greasiness
  • ¼ cup soy sauce tamari works as a gluten-free alternative
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar honey can be substituted
  • 2 tbsp gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil use sparingly as it's potent
For the Buns
  • 4 hamburger buns soft, buttery buns like brioche
For Fresh Toppings
  • 1 cup pickled vegetables customize with favorites
  • ½ cup cilantro or substitute with green onions
  • 4 fried eggs for extra richness

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • separate skillet for toasting buns

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned for about 6-7 minutes.
  2. Add diced onion, minced garlic, and ginger to the beef and cook for 2 minutes until onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, and gochujang. Simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  4. In a separate skillet, melt butter and toast the cut sides of the hamburger buns for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Assemble the sandwiches by spooning the beef mixture onto the toasted buns and adding desired toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichesCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These Korean Beef Sloppy Joes offer a flavorful adventure for dinner, perfect for family gatherings or quick weeknight meals.

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