Sweet & Spicy Sloppy Joe’s
These Korean-Style Sloppy Joes take the classic, messy sandwich and give it a bold upgrade with spicy, savory flavors from Korean-inspired ingredients. It's an easy, weeknight-friendly meal that brings comfort with a kick.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef (or chicken or turkey)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 green pepper chopped
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 8 cloves garlic grated or finely chopped
- 1/4 cup gochujang
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- buns or rolls
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, add tablespoon of olive oil with ground beef. Season with salt and pepper and allow to fully brown, about 5-6 minutes.
- Push the meat to one side of the pan and add bell pepper, onion, garlic and a bit more salt and pepper. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5-8 minutes.
- Stir in the gochujang, ketchup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, mustard and tomato sauce. Also add 1/3 cup of water and stir to combine. Bring the meat mixture to a simmer and reduce head to medium low. Cook for about 10 minutes until flavors combine and sauce slightly thickens. Finish with 1 tablespoon of rice wine vinegar and season to taste.
- Serve on top of toasted buns and with slaw and chips if that’s your thing!