Korean Beef Sloppy Joes
This Korean Beef Sloppy Joes recipe was inspired by the flavours of Korean BBQ. It's super easy to make, and incredibly flavourful!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 503kcal
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet
Ingredients
Korean Beef Sloppy Joe Filling:
- ½ Small Onion Chopped
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef
- ¼ Cup Brown Sugar Packed
- ¼ Cup Soy Sauce
- ⅓ cup Tomato Sauce
- 2 tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Assembly:
- 4 Kaiser Buns
- Green Onions thinly sliced
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
Korean Beef Sloppy Joes Filling:
- Get a medium campfire going, or get your charcoal on the go. (If you’re making this on a stove, use medium high heat and a nonstick pan.)
- Add the onion and olive oil to a large cast iron skillet - or a dutch oven, and set over the fire or hot coals. Cook - stirring often - until the onions are tender.
- Note: If using frozen vegetables, you can thaw them first, or just add them in frozen. They’ll take a bit longer to cook if frozen, but it works just fine!
- Add the ground beef to the pan and cook - breaking up the meat as it cooks - just until it’s cooked though.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the pan, stir well to combine. Allow to simmer for about 15 minutes, or until thickened to the texture you like.
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Assembly:
- Toast the buns, then divide the Korean Beef mixture between the 4 bottom buns.
- Top each with green onions and sesame seeds, before finishing off with the top bun.
- Serve immediately, with plenty of napkins!
Notes
Leftovers:
Leftover Sloppy Joe mix can be cooled to room temperature, then stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat before serving.
Make Ahead:
See the post for details on how to do most of the food prep in advance, creating a freezer pack of ingredients. It makes the cooking SO much quicker and easier when we get to our campsite!
Nutrition
Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1383mg | Potassium: 613mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 6mg
