Recipe
Bulgogi - Fast Food Style
Bulgogi Burger with Kimchi Slaw
4.6 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.
Metadata
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.
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1 lb (450g) ground beef 1 lb (450g) ground beef
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1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce 1/4 cup (60ml) soy sauce
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2 tbsp (30ml) brown sugar 2 tbsp (30ml) brown sugar
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2 tbsp (30ml) sesame oil 2 tbsp (30ml) sesame oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 tsp (2.5ml) black pepper 1/2 tsp (2.5ml) black pepper
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1/4 cup (60ml) chopped green onions 1/4 cup (60ml) chopped green onions
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4 burger buns 4 burger buns
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1 cup (235ml) kimchi 1 cup (235ml) kimchi
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1/4 cup (60ml) mayonnaise 1/4 cup (60ml) mayonnaise
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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
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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.
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2.Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties.
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3.Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
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4.Toast the burger buns on the grill for 1-2 minutes.
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5.In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and sriracha sauce.
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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.
Serving advice
Serve the burgers immediately after assembling to prevent the buns from getting soggy.
Presentation advice
Serve the burgers on a platter with a side of sweet potato fries and a dipping sauce of your choice.
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