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Korean Sloppy Joes with Sweet and Spicy Cucumbers

Korean Sloppy Joes with Sweet and Spicy Cucumbers are a tasty Asian twist on the classic version!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 351 kcal
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

Sloppy Joes
  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • 1 pound lean ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
  • 3 tablespoons gochugang
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/3 cup hoisin sauce, gluten-free if needed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 5 Buns
Sweet and Spicy Cucumbers
  • 1/2 pound cucumbers, Persian or Kirby, sliced 1/4-1/2 inch thick
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon gochugang
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

Sweet and Spicy Cucumbers
    Cup of Yum
  1. Put the sliced cucumbers in a colander set over a large bowl. Sprinkle them with the salt and toss to coat. Let the cucumbers sit for 30 minutes to draw out the water from them. After they've sat, squeeze them to remove more water then pat them dry with paper towels or a clean kitchen towel.
  2. Put the cucumbers in a small bowl along with the gochugang, rice vinegar and sugar. Toss everything to combine thoroughly.
  3. Cover and chill the pickles for 30 to 60 minutes, or even make them a day or 2 ahead. The longer you keep them the less crunchy they will become.
Sloppy Joes
  1. In a small bowl stir together the hoisin sauce, gochugang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil and lime juice. Set aside.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, swirl the oil to coat the bottom of the skillet. When the skillet is hot add in the onion and ground turkey. Use a wooden spoon to break the turkey up into small crumbles.
  3. When the turkey is nearly cooked through, turn the heat down to medium-low and add the ginger and garlic to the mixture, cook for a minute. Pour the sauce over the turkey and stir everything together until coated. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for several minutes or until everything is warmed through. Taste for seasoning and serve on buns topped with the sweet and spicy cucumbers.

Nutrition Information

Calories 351kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 1066mg (44%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 11g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 351

% Daily Value*

Calories 351kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 1066mg 44%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 11g 22%

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