Bulgogi Burgers
Description
Fresh burgers seasoned with Korean-style flavorings like sesame seeds and sweet Asian wine are pan-fried to give you the flavor of the Korean beef barbeque without all the marinating and grilling.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds
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2 pounds lean ground beef
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2 green onions, minced
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3 cloves roasted garlic, mashed
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1/4 cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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1 tablespoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
Directions
1
Gather the ingredients.
2
Cook and stir sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat until they are fragrant and toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer immediately into a small bowl and let cool.
3
Mix ground beef, green onions, roasted garlic, mirin wine, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, black pepper, salt, and toasted sesame seeds together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Divide the meat mixture into 8 portions and form each portion into a large beef patty about 1/2 inch thick.
4
Pan-fry the burgers in a large skillet over medium-low heat until browned and the meat is no longer pink inside, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the burgers should read at least 145 degrees F (65 degrees F).