Description

These Korean Beef Sloppy Joes bring a unique twist to the classic American sloppy joe with savory ground beef, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Served on toasted buns and topped with sesame seeds, these are a fun, quick, and flavorful meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

For the Beef Mixture:

1 lb ground beef

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1/4 cup onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup soy sauce

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

1/4 cup green onions, sliced

For the Buns:

4 hamburger buns

Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients: Make sure all ingredients are measured and ready to go before starting.
Cook the Beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Add Aromatics: Once the beef is browned, drain any excess fat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until soft and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
Combine Sauces: Stir in the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well until everything is fully combined.
Simmer: Let the mixture simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add Green Onions: Turn off the heat and stir in the sliced green onions for a fresh, vibrant touch.
Toast the Buns: While the beef mixture is simmering, toast the hamburger buns either on a skillet or in the oven until golden brown.
Assemble the Sloppy Joes: Spoon the Korean beef mixture onto the bottom half of each toasted bun.
Garnish: Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for added flavor and texture.
Serve: Top with the top half of the buns and serve immediately.

Notes

Spicy Version: Add more red pepper flakes or fresh chili peppers to increase the heat.

Cheesy Version: Melt cheese over the beef mixture before assembling for a cheesy sloppy joe.

Vegetarian Option: Use lentils or plant-based ground meat for a vegetarian version of the dish.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sloppy joe
Calories: 330 kcal
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: undefined
Trans Fat: undefined
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: undefined