Bulgogi Burgers with Easy Kimchi
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
428 kcal
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Course
Lunch
Bulgogi Burgers with Easy Kimchi
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Bulgogi Burgers with Easy Kimchi are truly a taste sensation. Super juicy burgers with layers and layers of flavor. The easy kimchi, Korean BBQ sauce, and chili sauce mayo can all be made up to 24 hours in advance.
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Ingredients
For the Easy Kimchi
- 1 head Nappa cabbage
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 2 quarts water 8 cups
- ¾ cup rice vinegar or rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoon ginger fresh, minced
- 2 tablespoon garlic minced
- ¾ cup scallions green onions, chopped
- 5 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- 3 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tbs crushed red pepper
For the Korean BBQ Sauce
- ⅓ cup Gochujang
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoon sugar
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
For the Chili Sauce Mayonnaise
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 scallion chopped
For the Burgers
- 1½ lbs ground beef Wagyu or ground sirloin, 85% lean
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh, grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
- 4 brioche hamburger buns
Instructions
Make the Easy Kimchi
- Cut off the base of the cabbage and coarsely chop the leaves. Place in a large bowl.
- Add the salt to the water in a bowl or 8-cup measuring cup. Whisk until the salt is completely, or almost dissolved. Pour the salt water over the cabbage and let sit for 1 hour.
- Drain the cabbage and rinse with cool tap water to remove excess salt.
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the vinegar, garlic, ginger, scallions, fish sauce, sugar, chili powder, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Pour the kimchi sauce over the cabbage and mix together until completely combined.
- Meanwhile, bring a medium-sized pot of water to a simmer.
- Carefully transfer the kimchi into a large sturdy freezer baggie. Zip the baggie up and place it in the simmering water. Allow it to simmer for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the simmering water and let cool. To expedite cooling, place the kimchi still in the baggie into a large bowl of ice water.
- Once cool, transfer the kimchi to a large clean bowl (there will be plenty of juice, but that's good). Set aside.
Prepare the Korean BBQ Sauce and Chili Sauce Mayonnaise
- In a medium bowl, mix all of the BBQ sauce ingredients together and stir until fully combined.
- For the chili sauce mayonnaise, add all of the components into a small/medium bowl and mix until fully combined. Place in the fridge and chill for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours).
Make the Burgers
- In a large bowl, mix together the beef, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until fully combined. Use your hands to form 4 patties, about 6 ounces each. Place on parchment paper and place in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Remove the patties from the fridge and let rest for another 30 minutes. Salt and pepper on both sides of each patty.
- Heat your grill to medium-high heat. Pour about ½ cup of the Korean BBQ sauce into a small bowl. Add the rest of the sauce to a small/medium skillet.
- Place the patties over direct heat. Brush the patties with the BBQ sauce. Flip and brush on more of the sauce. Cook to desired doneness, about 12 minutes (total) for medium. Heat the sauce in the skillet over medium heat. Remove the patties from the grill and the skillet from the stove (or grill). Use a spatula to carefully submerge a patty into the sauce, flip it, and transfer it to a platter. Repeat with remaining burgers.
- Meanwhile, smear the softened butter on the cut sides of the buns. Place on the grill until toasted and lightly browned.
- On each of the bottom buns, smear a layer of the chili sauce mayonnaise. Add the sauced patty, and then use a pair of tongs to place a pile of kimchi on top of the burger. Top with the top bun and serve at once.
Notes
- See the video near the top of the blog post for visual guidance. If you liked the video, please subscribe to our YouTube channel.
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- Gochujang and sesame oil can be found in the Asian section of many well-stocked supermarkets, Asian food markets, or online.
- Chili sauce is found in the condiments section, usually near the ketchup.
- The kimchi, Korean BBQ sauce, and chili sauce mayo can all be made up to 24 hours in advance. The patties can be formed 3 hours before grilling.
- Leftover kimchi will keep in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
428kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
155mg
(52%)
Sodium
562mg
(23%)
Potassium
994mg
(28%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
3073IU
(61%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
147mg
(15%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 428 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 428kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 155mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 562mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 994mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 3073IU | 61% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 147mg | 15% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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