Description
A fast, flavor-packed twist on classic sloppy joes with a tangy-sweet gochujang glaze and lean turkey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey (93/7)
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- Chopped scallions
- Slider buns, buttered and toasted
Instructions
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and sauté onion and garlic in neutral oil until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add ground turkey, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until no pink remains, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and sesame oil; reduce heat to medium and simmer for 6–8 minutes until glossy and slightly thickened.
- Finish with toasted sesame seeds and scallions, then spoon the mixture onto toasted slider buns.
Notes
For gluten-free options, use tamari or gluten-free buns. For dairy-free, skip cheese or use dairy-free alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sliders
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg