Description
Savory and juicy Korean BBQ Bulgogi beef burgers topped with creamy gochujang mayo for a delightful twist on the classic burger.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef (80/20 for best juiciness)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon gochujang paste
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 4 burger buns (brioche or potato buns)
- Leafy greens or shredded lettuce
- Thinly sliced cucumber or pickled radish
Instructions
- Mix the Bulgogi marinade: In a large mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper. Whisk diligently until the sugar dissolves, about three minutes.
- Prepare the beef mixture: Add ground beef and finely chopped green onions to the marinade. Mix gently but thoroughly with your hands for about two to three minutes.
- Form patties: Divide the mixture into four portions, each about four ounces. Shape into round patties and press a slight indentation in the center.
- Make the gochujang mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang paste, lime juice, and honey until smooth.
- Cook the patties: Heat your skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook patties for four to five minutes on one side, flip, and cook for three to four minutes more.
- Toast the buns: Lightly toast the buns face-down for one to two minutes until golden.
- Assemble the burgers: Spread gochujang mayo on the bottom bun, add the patty, top with leafy greens and a sprinkle of cucumber or radish. Cap with the top bun and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy while hot fresh off the grill.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Marinate ground beef a day in advance. Cooking alternatives: An air fryer can also be used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg