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Korean Sloppy Joes

Sweet, savory, and a touch spicy, these Korean Sloppy Joes make an incredibly quick and flavorful meal!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 717kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 cup white or yellow onion (diced small)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 inch ginger root (grated)
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ½ cup hoisin
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon sriracha
  • 2-3 green onions (sliced thinly)
  • 4 brioche buns
  • Korean quick pickles (optional)

Instructions

  • Add the ground beef to a large saute pan and cook until no longer pink, about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Push the beef to the edges and pour the sesame oil in the pan. Then add the onions, garlic, and ginger, and cook for 4 minutes, or until starting to soften.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients except for the green onions: ketchup, hoisin, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, worcestershire, brown sugar, and sriracha.
  • Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve on buns with green onions and quick pickles, if desired.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Korean
Keyword Korean Sloppy Joes

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 717kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 1715mg | Potassium: 789mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 221IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 6mg