Teriyaki Sloppy Joes 3

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these irresistibly flavorful Teriyaki Sloppy Joes! This recipe reinvents the classic comfort food by blending lean ground beef with finely diced onion, grated carrot, and a luscious homemade teriyaki sauce made with soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and fresh ginger. A quick cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce to a glossy perfection, while a final touch of sesame oil adds a nutty depth. Served on toasted burger buns and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, these sloppy joes are a sweet, savory, and satisfying twist on a family favorite. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights but special enough to impress your dinner guests.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef (lean)
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 medium Carrot, grated
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 4 Burger buns
• 2 Green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and grated carrot to the skillet with the beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, honey, and grated ginger to make the teriyaki sauce. Set aside.

Step 4

In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch with the water to create a slurry.

Step 5

Pour the teriyaki sauce into the skillet with the beef and vegetable mixture. Stir to coat everything evenly. Simmer for 2 minutes.

Step 6

Add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet and stir well. Cook for 2-3 more minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Remove from heat and stir in the sesame oil.

Step 7

Toast the burger buns if desired. Scoop the teriyaki beef mixture onto the bottom half of each bun.

Step 8

Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Place the top bun on and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1069.8 grams (1069.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2130

Total Fat 100.20g	128%
Saturated Fat 34.40g	172%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.90g
Cholesterol 363mg	121%
Sodium 3441mg	150%
Total Carbohydrate 171.60g	62%
Dietary Fiber 11.30g	40%
Total Sugars 71.60g
Protein 140.80g	282%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 447mg	34%
Iron 20mg	111%
Potassium 2438mg	52%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.9%

Protein: 26.2%

Carbs: 31.9%