"Now is a great time to make different styles of burgers at home. A good burger stars the meat, then the bun, the garnishes and the sauce. Today we’re taking a trip to Seoul to introduce you to our latest burger recipe."
Spicy Seoul Burgers with Doenjang BBQ Sauce
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Prep time 30mins
Cook time 15mins
Serves or Makes: 4 burgers
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ingredients
- 20 ounces ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped shiitake mushrooms
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoon Korean Gochujang red chile paste
- 4 Kaiser rolls
- 4 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 tsp each of white and black sesame seeds
- 3/4 cup French-fried onions
- Korean green cucumber pickles on the side
- 1/2 cup Korean Doenjang BBQ Sauce
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tsp dried red chile flakes
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup kimchi
- 2 cups shredded coleslaw mix
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Method
Step 1
Make the Doenjang BBQ Sauce- In a bowl add the Doenjang soybean paste, mayonnaise, sugar, chile flakes, lemon zest, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste. Stir the BBQ sauce with a whisk to combine, then cover and refrigerate until ready to use on the burgers.
Step 2
Make the Kimchi Slaw- Chop the kimchi into small pieces, then add to a bowl with the shredded cabbage and toasted sesame oil. Season the kimchi slaw with salt and pepper and cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Chop the kimchi into small pieces, then add to a bowl with the shredded cabbage and toasted sesame oil. Season the kimchi slaw with salt and pepper and cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 3
Make the Spicy Seoul Burgers and prepare the Buns- Heat the oven to 350. Cut the Kaiser rolls in half, and brush the top of each Kaiser roll with melted butter and sprinkle with some of the black and white sesame seeds. Brush the inside of the bottom of the rolls with some of the melted butter. Place the rolls on a cookie sheet and toast in the oven for 4-5 minutes.
Step 4
Combine all of the burger ingredients in a bowl and thoroughly mix to combine. Form the burgers into thick patties. Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat and cook the burgers until done and caramelized on each side, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Step 5
To assemble the burgers, spoon some of the kimchi slaw on the bottom of each bun. Add one of the burgers, then drizzle some of the Doenjang BBQ sauce on top. Garnish the top of the burger with crispy French-fried onions and the top bun. Serve the Spicy Blended Seoul Burgers with pickled Korean cucumbers and more of the Kimchi slaw on the side.
Step 6
Recipe Notes Doenjang BBQ Sauce is also good on seafood, poultry and meats. Just brush some on before grilling and finish with some of the sauce before serving. The spice and heat of kimchi varies widely, so find a brand and heat level that suits your tastes. The kimchi adds heat, flavor and texture to the burgers, but the heat level shouldn’t overpower the burgers.