Gochujang Sloppy Joes Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, and cook until onions are translucent.
• STEP 2.Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Break up the meat with a spoon as it cooks.
• STEP 3.In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, ketchup, soy sauce, brown sugar, and vinegar. Pour the sauce over the cooked ground beef and stir to combine.
• STEP 4.Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
• STEP 5.Toast the burger buns and spoon the gochujang sloppy joe filling onto the bottom half of each bun. Top with pickles and coleslaw, if desired, and cover with the top half of the bun.
• STEP 6.Serve the Gochujang Sloppy Joes immediately and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• Adjust the amount of gochujang according to your spice preference. Add more for extra heat or reduce for a milder flavor.
• For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with plant-based ground meat or crumbled tofu.
• You can make the gochujang sloppy joe filling ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.

Storage and Serving

• Store any leftover gochujang sloppy joe filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To serve, reheat the filling in a skillet over medium heat until warmed through.
• Serve the reheated filling on fresh burger buns with pickles and coleslaw.