Korean Barbecue Burgers

Take your taste buds on a journey with these bold and flavorful Korean Barbecue Burgers, a fusion of smoky chargrill goodness and authentic Korean flair! Juicy ground beef patties are infused with savory soy sauce, nutty sesame oil, fragrant garlic, and ginger, then caramelized with a hint of brown sugar for an irresistible umami punch. Topped with tangy chopped kimchi, fresh lettuce, and a spicy, creamy gochujang mayo, these burgers deliver the perfect balance of heat and sweetness in every bite. Nestled on toasty burger buns and garnished with scallions, these burgers are ready in just 30 minutes, making them a quick and delicious dinner option. Perfect for grilling season or weeknight meals, this recipe guarantees to satisfy your cravings for a unique twist on classic comfort food!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 4 pieces Burger buns
• 0.5 cup Kimchi, chopped
• 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
• 1 tablespoon Gochujang
• 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Scallions, sliced
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, black pepper, and salt. Mix until well combined, but do not overwork the meat.

Step 2

Divide the meat mixture into four equal portions and shape into burger patties, approximately ¾ inch thick. Use your thumb to make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.

Step 3

Preheat a grill or a skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly grease the grill or skillet with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.

Step 4

Cook the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness. Avoid pressing down on the patties to preserve their juiciness.

Step 5

While the patties are cooking, prepare the gochujang mayo. In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang and mayonnaise until smooth. Adjust to taste if more spice is desired.

Step 6

Toast the burger buns lightly on the grill or in a dry skillet for 1-2 minutes until golden and crisp.

Step 7

Assemble the burgers: Spread a generous layer of gochujang mayo on the bottom half of each bun, then add a lettuce leaf, a grilled burger patty, chopped kimchi, and sliced scallions. Top with the other half of the bun.

Step 8

Serve the Korean Barbecue Burgers immediately with your favorite sides, such as fries or a light salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(904.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2260.5

Total Fat 156.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14.3g
Cholesterol 362.5mg	0%
Sodium 4717.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 113.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.0g	0%
Total Sugars 22.4g
Protein 96.1g	0%

Vitamin D 31.8IU	0%
Calcium 316.0mg	0%
Iron 18.9mg	0%
Potassium 1755.2mg	0%

*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: 62.7%

Protein: 17.2%

Carbs: 20.2%