Korean Beef Sloppy Joes Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
• STEP 2.Add the onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet and cook until the onion is softened.
• STEP 3.In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Pour the sauce over the beef mixture and stir to combine.
• STEP 4.Simmer the mixture for 10-15 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
• STEP 5.While the beef mixture is simmering, prepare the slaw by combining the cabbage, carrots, green onions, and cilantro in a large bowl. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss to coat.
• STEP 6.To serve, toast the buns and spoon the beef mixture onto the bottom half of each bun. Top with a generous amount of slaw and cover with the top half of the bun.
• STEP 7.Serve the Korean Beef Sloppy Joes immediately and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• For extra heat, add a few dashes of hot sauce or red pepper flakes to the beef mixture.
• If you prefer a sweeter flavor, you can add more brown sugar to the sauce.
• To save time, you can use pre-packaged coleslaw mix instead of shredding the cabbage and carrots yourself.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover Korean Beef Sloppy Joes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, simply microwave the beef mixture until heated through.
• Serve the leftovers on toasted buns with fresh slaw for a quick and easy lunch or dinner.