Kimchi Sloppy Joes

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4.9

42 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4 Sandwiches

  • Calories

    622 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch

  • Cuisine

    Asian, American

Kimchi Sloppy Joes

Everything you love about the classic sloppy joe, but with some Korean flair!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef 85% - 90%
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 white onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon Gochujang
  • 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup green onions diced
  • 1 1/2 - 2 cups kimchi about 14 oz
  • 4 Brioche buns
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Instructions

  1. Add sesame oil to a large saute pan and heat to medium. Add onion and garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up as it cooks. Saute for 7-8 minutes over medium until most of the pink is gone. Add vinegar, ketchup, tomato paste, and gochujang to the pan and stir well so that it is all mixed well and all of the beef is coated. Cook for another 2-3 and then finish with green onions.
  3. Add a large helping of meat to each bun, top with kimchi and serve!
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Notes

  • Storage
  • Storage
  • Fridge: The cooked beef is great to prepare in advance as it will keep in the fridge for 4-5 days. 
  • Freezer:  You can make the beef and then store it in the freezer for up to 4 months. Take out of the freezer and let thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
  • Substitutions
  • Substitutions
  • Ground Beef:  We prefer a leaner ground beef for this recipe, at least 85%-90%, but you can of course use something lower, but then we would suggest draining the excess fat before adding the ketchup, gochujang, etc.
  • Onion:  White is our go-to, but you can of course use yellow. 
  • Seasoned Rice Vinegar:  It's really best to use seasoned rice vinegar instead of unseasoned because of the added sweetness.  You can also use mirin.  
  • Kimchi: Use your favorite! We usually use a less spicy kimchi for this (for our kids), but my husband also likes it with a spicy kimchi.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 622kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 214mg (71%) Sodium 1357mg (57%) Potassium 766mg (22%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 1178IU (24%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 114mg (11%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Sandwiches

Amount Per Serving

Calories 622 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 622kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 214mg 71%
Sodium 1357mg 57%
Potassium 766mg 16%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 1178IU 24%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 114mg 11%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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