Bulgogi Burgers
Bulgogi Burgers pack juicy beef with the sweet-salty punch of soy, mirin, and toasted sesame, echoing Korean barbecue in every bite. Flecks of green onion and roasted garlic add depth, while pan-frying builds a savory crust. Great for weeknight dinners or casual cookouts when you want bold, slightly sweet flavors without marinating or grilling.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Cook and stir the sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant and toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer them immediately to a small bowl and let them cool.
- 3
Combine the ground beef, green onions, roasted garlic, mirin wine, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, black pepper, salt, and toasted sesame seeds in a large bowl and mix until fully blended. Divide the mixture into 8 portions and shape each 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 no longer pink inside, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 145 degrees F (65 degrees C).
- Calories 247.59 kcal Moderate
- Protein 24.2 g Good Source
- Carbs 12.32 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.5 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.37 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 66.12 mg High
- Sodium 300.99 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.73 g Low Source
- Sugar 5.98 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.03 g Low Source
- Calcium 19.41 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.0 mg Moderate
- Potassium 51.09 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.81 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Bulgogi Burgers is a Korean dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Green Onion, Lean Ground Beef, and Mirin. Each serving provides about 247.59 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bulgogi Burgers?
- It is a Korean burger recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Bulgogi Burgers made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Green Onion, Lean Ground Beef, Mirin, Roasted Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Bulgogi Burgers?
- Explore these Korean side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Bulgogi Burgers?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 247.59 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bulgogi Burgers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
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