Bulgogi Burgers

This is an easy, no-fuss way to enjoy the taste of bulgogi without having to marinate for hours or heat the grill. Served with steamed white rice and cabbage kimchee, it makes a tasty Korean-inspired meal, fast.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 275 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 green onions, minced
• ¼ cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
• 1 tablespoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
• 3 cloves roasted garlic, mashed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook and stir sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat until they are fragrant and toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer immediately into a small bowl and let cool.

Step 2

Mix ground beef, green onions, roasted garlic, mirin wine, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, black pepper, salt, and toasted sesame seeds together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Divide the meat mixture into 8 portions and form each portion into a large beef patty about 1/2 inch thick.

Step 3

Pan-fry the burgers in a large skillet over medium-low heat until browned and the meat is no longer pink inside, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the burgers should read at least 145 degrees F (65 degrees F).