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Korean-Style BBQ Burger

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  • Author: Mari
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner, Burgers, BBQ
  • Method: Grilled, Pan-Seared
  • Cuisine: Korean-Inspired, Asian Fusion

Description

This Korean BBQ Burger Delight is an explosion of flavors featuring juicy gochujang-spiced beef patties, a rich Korean BBQ sauce, and a tangy kimchi slaw. Served on buttery brioche buns, this Asian fusion burger is the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and savory—ideal for BBQs, gourmet burger nights, or a unique twist on a classic favorite!


Ingredients

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For the Burger Patties:
  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
For the Korean BBQ Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp water)
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
For the Kimchi Slaw:
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup chopped kimchi
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 green onion (sliced)
For Assembly:
  • 4 brioche buns (toasted)
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Burger Patties: In a bowl, mix ground beef with soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, garlic, ginger, black pepper, and brown sugar. Form into patties and chill for 15 minutes.
  2. Make the BBQ Sauce: In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, gochujang, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Simmer for 5 minutes, then add the cornstarch slurry to thicken. Stir in sesame seeds and set aside.
  3. Prepare the Kimchi Slaw: In a bowl, mix shredded cabbage, chopped kimchi, mayo, sesame oil, chili flakes, and sliced green onion. Let sit for 10 minutes.
  4. Cook the Patties: Heat a grill or pan over medium-high heat. Cook burgers for 3-4 minutes per side, brushing with BBQ sauce in the last minute of cooking.
  5. Assemble the Burgers: Spread butter on toasted brioche buns, place a BBQ-glazed patty, top with kimchi slaw, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve warm.


Notes

  • Use ground pork or chicken instead of beef for a different twist.
  • Swap brioche buns for sesame seed buns for extra crunch.
  • Add a fried egg or pickled radish for even more flavor!