Paleo & Whole30 Korean Sloppy Joes (Instant Pot or Stovetop)
Prep Time2 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Pressure Building/Release Time (Instant Pot Method)20 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Korean
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Optional: 1/2tspKorean red pepper flakesor red pepper flakes
Instructions
Place all ingredients for the sauce in a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
Instant Pot Method
Turn on the Instant Pot and press Saute. When it indicates that it's "Hot," add avocado oil.
Add ground beef and onion, and cook while breaking up the meat until it's no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes.
Add garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1 more minute.
Hit Cancel, then put on an oven mitt to carefully remove the pot to drain the excess fat. I poured it over a colander then placed the meat back in the pot.
Return the pot to the Instant Pot and stir in the sauce.
Cover with lid and set the pressure valve to Sealing. Cook on HIGH for 6 minutes.
Once it beeps to a finish, let it naturally release pressure for 10 minutes before opening the lid.
Place the Instant Pot back on Saute and stir in arrowroot starch.
Let it simmer and thicken for 5 more minutes, then remove from heat. Taste, then add more salt if needed.
Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Stove Top Method
Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add ground beef and onion, and cook while breaking up the meat until it's no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes.
Add garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1 more minute.
Drain the excess fat into the sink over a colander.
Add the sauce and stir together well. Continue to stir while cooking for 6-7 minutes and the sauce is reduced.
If there's too much liquid, stir in arrowroot starch and simmer for up to 5 minutes until thickened.
Taste, then add more salt if needed.
Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.