Korean Sloppy Joes (with Gochujang)

Method5 steps · about 35 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Chop the onion (1 small), green pepper (1 medium), celery (2), and garlic (2). Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add the vegetables - onion, green pepper and celery. Saute them until slightly soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and continue to cook 1 more minute.

   Uses 1 tbsp canola oil for vegetables · 1 small onion (finely chopped) · 1 medium green pepper (finely chopped) · 2 celery sticks (finely chopped) · 2 garlic cloves (minced)

2. 2

   Step 2: Slide the vegetables to one side of the skillet. Drizzle the remaining oil onto the skillet and add the ground beef (1 lb). Sprinkle a little salt and pepper (to taste) on top and let the beef sizzle for 1 minute. Stir the beef to brown thoroughly. When the beef is cooked mix with vegetables.

   Uses remaining 1 tbsp canola oil · 1 lb lean ground beef · salt and pepper (to taste) · sauteed onion, green pepper, celery and garlic

3. 3

   Step 3: Add tomato sauce, Korean chilli paste (gochujang), ketchup (4 tbsp), mustard, brown sugar (2 tbsp) and cider vinegar (1 tbsp). Stir well and bring to gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low and let the whole thing simmer for 20-25 minutes, uncovered.

   Simmer Sauce · 25 minUses 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce · 2 tbsp Korean chili paste (gochujang) · 4 tbsp ketchup · 1 tbsp prepared mustard · 2 tbsp brown sugar · 1 tbsp cider vinegar · browned beef mixed with sauteed vegetables

4. 4

   Step 4: The sauce will thicken as it simmers but should be moist without being dry. Adjust the heat accordingly.

   Uses simmering gochujang beef filling

5. 5

   Step 5: Serve these mouth-watering Sloppy Joes over hamburger buns (4-8) and savor the East-meets-West version of an all-American classic every single bite. Enjoy!

   Uses 4-8 hamburger buns · finished gochujang sloppy joe filling