Korean Bulgogi Burgers

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"A burgerized version of a Korean classic. From the Great Big Burger Book."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 lb ground sirloin
• 3⁄4 cup grated onion
• 1 tablespoon sugar, plus
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry, plus
• 2 teaspoons dry sherry
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 hamburger buns
• slivered scallion

directions

1. In a mixing bowl, gently mix the beef, ½ cup of the onion, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, the pepper, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon sherry, and half of the garlic.
2. Form mixture into 4 patties, each ¾ inch thick.
3. In a small bowl, mix the remaining onion, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 tablespoon soy sauce, ½ teaspoon sesame oil, 2 teaspoons sherry, and garlic; set aside for topping.
4. Lightly oil the grill or a skillet over med-high heat.
5. Cook the burgers to the desired degree of doneness, 3-5 minutes per side for medium rare.
6. Serve burgers on toasted and buttered hamburger buns; top with the onion-soy sauce mixture and slivered scallions.

Reviews

[Colorado Lauralee]

Really enjoyed the burgers, tho we didn't use buns. Also did not have any sherry. Very good. Thanks for the recipe.