How to Make Sloppy Bulgogi - A Step-by-Step Guide

Sloppy Bulgogi is a modern take on the classic Korean dish, bulgogi. This recipe takes the bold and savory flavors of traditional bulgogi and combines it with the comfort and ease of a sloppy joe. The result? A mouthwatering and satisfying meal that is sure to become a family favorite.

Bulgogi, which translates to "fire meat," is a Korean dish made with marinated beef that is grilled or stir-fried. The marinade typically consists of soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and other seas...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup rice vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons raw cane sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
  • 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
  • ½ small red onion, sliced into petals
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ⅔ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic puree
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 6 sesame seed burger buns

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 sloppy buljoegis

  • Bring rice vinegar, water, sugar, and sriracha to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until sugar has dissolved, about 2 minutes. Place cucumber and red onion in a flat-bottomed dish and pour vinegar mixture over the top. Set aside to pickle as you prepare the bulgogi.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain and discard grease; return beef to skillet. Add soy sauce, brown sugar, green onions, sesame oil, sriracha, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce begins to thicken, about 8 minutes.
  • Serve bulgogi mixture on hamburger buns topped with the pickled cucumbers and onions.
  • Nutrition

    402 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 46mg
    • Sodium: 1409mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 101mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 393mg