Recipe

Bulgogi - Fast Food Style

Bulgogi Burger with Kimchi Slaw

4.5 out of 5

Bulgogi is a popular Korean dish made with marinated beef, usually served with rice and vegetables. In this recipe, we are adapting the traditional dish to a fast food style burger, perfect for a quick and delicious meal. The addition of kimchi slaw gives the burger a tangy and spicy kick, making it a unique and flavorful option.

Meat Dish› Bulgogi

Asian cuisine› East Asian cuisine› Korean cuisine

Cuisine styles› Fast food

Preparation time

20 minutes

Cooking time

8-10 minutes

Total time

30 minutes

Yields

4 servings

Preparation difficulty

Easy

Suitable for

Fast food lovers, Meat lovers, Gluten-free (if using gluten-free buns)

Allergens

Soy, Sesame, Wheat (if using regular buns)

Not suitable for

Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy-free (if using regular mayonnaise)

Ingredients

This recipe adapts the traditional Korean dish of bulgogi into a fast food style burger, using ground beef instead of sliced beef. The addition of kimchi slaw is also a departure from the traditional dish, but adds a unique and flavorful twist to the burger. We alse have the original recipe for Bulgogi, so you can check it out.

1 lb (450g) ground beef 1 lb (450g) ground beef
1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce
2 tbsp (30ml) brown sugar 2 tbsp (30ml) brown sugar
2 tbsp (30ml) sesame oil 2 tbsp (30ml) sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp (2.5ml) black pepper 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) black pepper
1/4 cup (60ml) chopped green onions 1/4 cup (60ml) chopped green onions
4 burger buns 4 burger buns
1 cup (235ml) kimchi 1 cup (235ml) kimchi
1/4 cup (60ml) mayonnaise 1/4 cup (60ml) mayonnaise
1 tbsp (15ml) sriracha sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) sriracha sauce

Nutrition

Calories: 550 kcal / 2300 KJ
Fat: 32g (10g saturated)
Carbohydrates: 35g (10g sugars)
Protein: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Salt: 2.5g

Preparation

1.
In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, black pepper, and green onions until well combined.
2.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties.
3.
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
4.
Toast the burger buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes.
5.
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and sriracha sauce.
6.
To assemble the burgers, spread the sriracha mayo on the bottom half of each bun. Top with a patty, kimchi, and a handful of kimchi slaw. Serve immediately.

Treat your ingredients with care...

Kimchi — If you don't have kimchi, you can substitute with pickled vegetables or sauerkraut.
Sriracha sauce — Adjust the amount of sriracha sauce to your desired level of spiciness.

Tips & Tricks

For a juicier burger, mix in some grated onion or breadcrumbs into the ground beef mixture.
If you don't have a grill or grill pan, you can cook the patties on a regular frying pan.
To make the kimchi slaw, mix together shredded cabbage, carrots, and kimchi with a dressing made of mayonnaise, rice vinegar, and honey.