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Korean BBQ-Style Asian Burger

If you're looking for a savory Asian burger, look no further than this Korean-style umami-bomb from the Steamy Kitchen Cookbook. Asian fusion at its best. Makes four 1/3-pound burgers.
Course Entree
Cuisine Asian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 703kcal
Author Jaden Hair

Ingredients

For the Hamburgers:

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons finely minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce (or wheat-free tamari)
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons finely minced scallions
  • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons high-heat cooking oil (if grilling on stovetop)
  • 4 burger buns

For the Banchan Burger Bar:

  • Tomato slices
  • Lettuce
  • Quick carrot and cucumber pickle (see below)
  • Kimchi
  • Ketchup
  • Sriracha chili sauce
  • Hot mustard

Quick Cucumber Carrot Pickle Recipe:

  • 1 cup matchstick cut carrots
  • 1 cup matchstick cut cucumber
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 4 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix the ground beef with the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, green onion, sesame seeds and black pepper. Form into four equal-sized patties. For best results, form a slight indentation in the middle of each patty and shape them just under one inch thick as they will puff up during grilling, especially in the middle. Let rest for 15 minutes at room temperature.
  • In the meantime, prepare the Quick Cucumber Carrot Pickle. In a small bowl, toss the carrots, cucumber and sesame seeds with the rice vinegar and sugar.
  • Assemble the condiments and garnishes of your choice for the Banchan Burger Bar.
  • Preheat the barbecue grill for direct grilling over high heat.
  • If you are cooking on the stove-top, set a large grill pan or frying pan over high heat. When a bead of water sizzles upon contact and evaporates, add the cooking oil. Place the patties on the hot grill or frying pan, not touching each other. Cook the patties 5 to 7 minutes on each side for medium (should be an internal temperature about 150°F.
  • Serve with Banchan burger toppings.

Notes

Nutritional analysis does not include condiments for the Banchan Burger Bar, but does include the Quick Cucumber Pickle recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burger | Calories: 703kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 371mg | Potassium: 623mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 9100IU | Vitamin C: 5.8mg | Calcium: 1090mg | Iron: 0.9mg