Honey Gochujang Sloppy Joe Sliders
Gochujang paste does all the heavy lifting in this simple weeknight sloppy joe recipe
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 603kcal
Ingredients
- 1 large red onion
- 2 large carrots
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup distilled vinegar plus 2 tablespoons
- 1 pound ground beef 90/10
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/4 cup gochujang paste
- 2 tabespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 10 slider sized rolls
Instructions
- Cut the onion in half - dice one half, and cutthe other into long strips
- Dice one carrot, and cut the other into long strips
- Mince three of the garlic cloves, and smash the 4th
- Put the sliced carrot and onion and the smashed garlic clove into a jar and pour the cup of vinegar over it. Season with salt and pour in enough water to cover the veggies. Set aside in the fridge until ready to use.
- In a large frying pan over medium heat, add some olive oil and the diced carrot and onion. Cook for about 5 minutes to soften.
- Spread the veggies out to the edges of the pan and add the beef to the center. Cook to brown on all sides, breaking it up as it cooks. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the gochujang to the pan, along with the honey. Add in the 2 tablespoons of vinegar, soy sauce, and a splash of water. Stir to combine, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes. Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil.
- Serve the meat with the rolls and pickled veggies, allowing everyone to build their own sliders.
Nutrition
Calories: 603kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 565mg | Potassium: 530mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 5130IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg