Korean Burgers
These juicy Korean Burgers combine seasoned ground beef patties with honey BBQ sauce infused with Asian flavors, and sesame seed hamburger buns coated with a mayo-chili sauce for super easy, super delicious burgers every time.
We always think of ground beef when we think of main meals. We love getting creative with this kitchen staple, whipping up dishes like these sloppy Joe stuffed peppers and cheesy cream cheese hamburger pasta casserole.
Now we’ve added the Korean burgers to the mix. They take the juicy, meaty flavors of hamburgers to the next level with bold, zesty Asian flavors that make every bite the best one ever. They’re so easy to make, but you’ll have a hard time leaving the table!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Simple Ingredients: These burgers might have an exotic name, but their ingredients can be found in any kitchen or grocery store.
- So Easy: These are just as simple to make as American burgers!
- BIG Flavor: The Asian seasonings in the burgers, honey BBQ sauce, and mayo-chili sauce create burgers that offer huge flavor in every bite.
- Customizable: You can easily tweak these recipes to make them your own.
- Great for Meal Prep: These burgers are freezer-friendly, so you can make extra for later.
Key Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Ground Beef: We recommend lean ground beef for this recipe. With so many added flavors, there’s no need for a fattier mix.
- Seasonings: A blend of garlic, ginger, and soy sauce gives the burgers a big kick of Asian flavor.
- Mayo and Chili Garlic Sauce: A blend of mayo and chili garlic sauce creates a condiment that really pops the burgers.
Variations
- Ground Beef: You can use ground turkey, pork, or a blend of beef and pork for this recipe.
- Spicy: Try adding red pepper flakes to the ground beef mixture for an extra kick of flavor and heat.
- Grill: These burgers are great for grilling.
- Smoked: If you have a smoker, try smoking the burgers with your favorite wood.
- Toppings: Add cheese, onions, tomatoes, or any of your favorite burger toppings when you serve these.
- Korean Sloppy Joes: Cook the loose ground beef with the burger seasonings. Then, add the honey BBQ sauce to create a sloppy Joe variation.
- Sliders: Cook smaller versions of these burgers to make Korean sliders.
How to Make Korean Burgers
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Combine the beef and seasonings. Then, form them into three burgers. Use a metal spoon to make an indentation in the center of each.
- Sear the burgers on both sides until cooked through.
- Place them on a baking sheet with parchment paper and coat them in honey BBQ sauce.
- Mix the mayo chili sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Spread the mayo on the bottom buns. Then, top with scallions.
- Add the patties, and remaining ingredients and serve.
Expert Tips
- It’s important to make a dent in the center of the burgers to keep them from shrinking.
- We recommend mixing your beef by hand. It’s just easier.
- Mix until your beef ingredients are evenly distributed and no further. Overmixing makes the patties tough.
- Medium-high heat is the sweet spot for burgers. It gives them a great crust by the time they’re cooked through.
Korean Burgers FAQs
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Korean burgers are a fusion dish combining American burgers with the flavors of Korean cuisine in both the burgers and their sweet, tangy sauce.
You can refrigerate Korean burgers for up to 3 days in an airtight container or freeze them for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag. Be sure to wrap them in plastic wrap before freezing to prevent freezer burn.
To keep your burgers from shrinking, mix them by hand until the ingredients are just combined. Then, make an indentation in the center of the burgers after forming them into patties. The combination of minimal mixing and the indentation ensures the burgers hold their shape while cooking.
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📖Recipe
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Korean Burgers
Equipment
- parchment paper
- baking sheet
- Mixing Bowl
- large skillet
- small bowl
- bbq brush
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon ginger powder
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup honey bbq sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
- 1 cup green
- 3 sesame seed hamburger buns
Instructions
- Line a medium sized tray with parchment paper and set aside. In a large bowl add the beef, garlic, ginger, soy sauce and pepper and mix together using your hands, form into 3 pattie’s about 1 inch thick. Lay the pattie’s on the parchment paper. Using a metal spoon make a dent in the tops of the burgers, so when you cook them the center doesn’t pop up.
- In a large pan add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil(optional) and heat the pan on a medium to high heat for about 2 minutes. Place the burgers in the pan and sear them on each side for 2-4 minutes on each side. Change the parchment paper on the tray and replace with a new one. Place the cooked burgers back on the tray and brush them with the honey bbq sauce on both sides.
- In a small bowl add the mayo, chili sauce and about a sprinkle of scallions. Mix that together and spread the mixture on the top and bottom buns. Place the burger on the bottom bun and divide the rest of the scallions and place them on top of the burgers, place the top bun on and serve and enjoy!
Notes
Use red pepper flakes in the meat if you want it extra spicy!
You can cook the burgers on a grill instead.
You can use whatever buns you’d like.
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
Such a tasty and easy dinner recipe