Grilled Bulgogi Burger Recipe
This Bulgogi Burger is a take on the flavors of Korean Beef Bulgogi. Ground beef is mixed with a bread panade that is flavored with Asian Chili Paste, Soy Sauce and Sesame Oil. Serve on buns topped with Quick Pickled Cucumbers and Chili Lime Aioli.
Servings 5 burgers
Equipment
- Grill (gas or charcoal)
Ingredients
Bulgogi Burger
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef 85/15 or 80/20
- 1 slice white or whole wheat sandwich bread cut into very small cubes
- 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp. Sambal Oelek Asian Chili Sauce
- 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 1 tsp. fresh ginger very finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Serving Assembly
- 5 Buns
- Chili Lime Aioli
- Quick Pickled Cucumbers
- lettuce and tomato
Instructions
Chili Aioli and Pickled Cucumbers
- You can make the aioli and pickled cucumbers a day in advance or 1 hour before you eat the burgers.
Bulgogi Burger
- Preheat the grill to high heat.
- In a large bowl combine the bread cubes, soy sauce, Sambal Oelek, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced ginger and minced garlic.1 slice white or whole wheat sandwich bread, 2 Tbsp. soy sauce, 1 Tbsp. Sambal Oelek, 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil, 1 Tbsp. brown sugar, 1 tsp. fresh ginger, 2 cloves garlic
- Let sit for approx. 5 minutes and then use a fork to mash the mixture into a smooth paste.
- Add the ground beef and mix until well combined.1 ½ pounds ground beef
- Divide the mixture into 5 equal patties. Make the patties about 1 inch larger than your serving bun, after shrinking they will be the perfect size. Also make a divot in the center of each patty. This helps prevent the burgers from shrinking too much on the grill.
- Place the patties on the grill over high direct heat and cook approximately 4-5 minutes on each side until desired doneness is reached.
- Toast the buns on the grill until golden brown.
Serving Assembly
- Spread a generous amount of chili lime mayo over the top and bottom bun, add lettuce and tomato if using, then the burger topped with pickled cucumbers.
- Excellent served with sweet potato fries seasoned with cumin, cinnamon, smoked paprika, garlic red pepper flakes and salt. Add some corn on the cob and watermelon on the side.
