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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bulgogi Burgers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 79 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 35
- General Wellness
- 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 12%
- Protein 24.2 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 12.32 g 4%
- Total Fat 10.5 g Moderate 13%
- Saturated Fat 3.37 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 66.12 mg High 22%
- Sodium 396.19 mg Moderate 17%
- Dietary Fiber 0.73 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 5.98 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 9.26 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.9 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 51.09 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.81 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
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.
- Is Bulgogi Burgers healthy?
- Bulgogi Burgers has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 247.59 calories and 24.2 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 396.19 mg (17% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.37 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Sesame, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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