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Korean-Inspired Burgers Recipe

Skip the same-old cheeseburger and make Korean inspired burgers. Topped with sweet & savory honey BBQ sauce, it's the perfect summer dinner adventure!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 881 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup Honey BBQ sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons Chili garlic sauce
  • 6 scallions chopped
  • 3 hamburger buns

Instructions

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  1. Add the beef, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and pepper to a large bowl and mix with your hands. Form the meat into 3 patties about 1 inch thick and lay them on a plate or tray. Use a metal spoon to dent the burgers' tops so the center doesn't pop up when you cook them.
  2. Cook the burgers. You can cook the patties on the grill, in a skillet, or in the air fryer. On the grill or in the skillet, cook them for about 4 minutes per side, flipping once. In the air fryer, cook them at 360 degrees F for 8 minutes, flipping once. Cooking time will vary depending on how you like your burgers. I always use an instant-read thermometer to ensure mine reaches 140 degrees F.
  3. Place the cooked burgers on a plate or tray different from the raw ones! Brush them on both sides with the honey BBQ sauce.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the mayo, chili sauce, and about a sprinkle of scallions. Spread the mixture on the top and bottom hamburger buns. Place the burger on the bottom bun, divide the rest of the scallions, and place them on top of the burgers, then serve.

Notes

  • When mixing the burger mixture, don’t overmix it. Overmixing can lead to tough, dry burgers.
  • When forming the patties, make a little dent in the center of each one with your thumb. This will help the burgers cook evenly and prevent them from puffing up in the middle.
  • After you've cooked the burgers, let them rest for a few minutes before serving for a juicier burger.
  • Stir some gochujang sauce into the meat mixture to make it extra spicy and add more Korean flavor.
  • When mixing the burger mixture, don’t overmix it. Overmixing can lead to tough, dry burgers.
  • When forming the patties, make a little dent in the center of each one with your thumb. This will help the burgers cook evenly and prevent them from puffing up in the middle.
  • After you've cooked the burgers, let them rest for a few minutes before serving for a juicier burger.
  • Stir some gochujang sauce into the meat mixture to make it extra spicy and add more Korean flavor.

Nutrition Information

Calories 881kcal (44%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 60g (92%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 18g Monounsaturated Fat 20g Trans Fat 2g Cholesterol 123mg (41%) Sodium 2552mg (106%) Potassium 691mg (20%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 23g (46%) Vitamin A 373IU (7%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 135mg (14%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 881

% Daily Value*

Calories 881kcal 44%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 60g 92%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18g 106%
Monounsaturated Fat 20g 100%
Trans Fat 2g 100%
Cholesterol 123mg 41%
Sodium 2552mg 106%
Potassium 691mg 15%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 23g 46%
Vitamin A 373IU 7%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 135mg 14%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.