For a deeper flavor, marinate the ground beef in 2 tablespoons of the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes before cooking. If you don't have raw cane sugar, you can use regular granulated sugar. Adjust the amount to taste. For a spicier kick, add more sriracha or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the bulgogi sauce. Serve with a side of kimchi or a Korean slaw for a complete meal.
Sloppy Bulgogi
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PREP TIME15 mins
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COOK TIME20 mins
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TOTAL TIME35 mins
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS27
Escape the ordinary with Sloppy Bulgogi! This Korean-inspired twist on a classic comfort food will tantalize your taste buds with its savory-sweet flavors and vibrant pickled vegetables.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate49 g
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Cholesterol46 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein19 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium1409 mg
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Sugar23 g
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Fat14 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPrepare the Quick Pickled Vegetables: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine rice vinegar, water, raw cane sugar, and 1 teaspoon of sriracha. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves (about 2 minutes). Place the thinly sliced cucumber and red onion petals in a shallow dish. Pour the warm vinegar mixture over the vegetables, ensuring they are mostly submerged. Set aside to pickle while you prepare the bulgogi.
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StepCook the Bulgogi: Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink (about 5 minutes). Drain off any excess grease. Return the cooked beef to the skillet.
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StepSimmer in Bulgogi Sauce: Add the reduced-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, chopped green onions, sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of sriracha sauce, garlic puree, and ginger paste to the skillet with the ground beef. Stir well to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and glazes the beef (about 8 minutes).
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StepAssemble and Serve: Toast the sesame seed burger buns lightly, if desired. Spoon the sloppy bulgogi mixture generously onto the bottom buns. Top with the quick-pickled cucumbers and onions. Place the top buns over the filling and serve immediately.
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Kaylin Shields
Jun 11, 2025Quick, easy, and full of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Kiara Medhurst
Apr 19, 2025This was so much better than regular Sloppy Joes! The pickled cucumbers were a game changer.
Ana Keebler
Apr 15, 2025My kids loved this! It's a great way to introduce them to Korean flavors.
Glenna Reynolds
Apr 12, 2025I added a little gochujang to the sauce for extra depth. It was delicious!