BULGOGI BURGERS

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This is an easy, no-fuss way to enjoy the taste of bulgogi without having to marinate for hours or heat the grill. Served with steamed white rice and cabbage kimchee, it makes a tasty Korean-inspired meal, fast.

Provided by M. Marie

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 green onions, minced
3 cloves roasted garlic, mashed
¼ cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Cook and stir sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat until they are fragrant and toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer immediately into a small bowl and let cool.
Mix ground beef, green onions, roasted garlic, mirin wine, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, black pepper, salt, and toasted sesame seeds together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Divide the meat mixture into 8 portions and form each portion into a large beef patty about 1/2 inch thick.
Pan-fry the burgers in a large skillet over medium-low heat until browned and the meat is no longer pink inside, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the burgers should read at least 145 degrees F (65 degrees F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 74.3 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 698.2 mg, Sugar 5.7 g