Korean BBQ-Style Hamburger Seasoning Recipe from the Steamy Kitchen Cookbook

Jaden’s Korean BBQ-Style Burgers

The best hamburger seasoning recipe with a little Asian flair

Makes four 1/3-pound burgers

Ingredients:

For the Hamburgers:

• 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
• 3 tablespoons finely minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
• 2-1/2 tablespoons soy sauce (or wheat-free tamari)
• 2-1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons finely minced scallions
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons high-heat cooking oil (if grilling on stovetop)
• 4 burger buns

For the Banchan Burger Bar:

• Tomato slices
• Lettuce
• Quick carrot and cucumber pickle (see below)
• Kimchi
• Ketchup
• Sriracha chili sauce
• Hot mustard

Quick Cucumber Carrot Pickle Recipe:

• 1 cup matchstick cut carrots
• 1 cup matchstick cut cucumber
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 4 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Directions:

1. In a bowl, mix the ground beef with the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, green onion, sesame seeds and black pepper. Form into four equal-sized patties. For best results, form a slight indentation in the middle of each patty and shape them just under one inch thick as they will puff up during grilling, especially in the middle. Let rest for 15 minutes at room temperature.
2. In the meantime, prepare the Quick Cucumber Carrot Pickle. In a small bowl, toss the carrots, cucumber and sesame seeds with the rice vinegar and sugar.
3. Assemble the condiments and garnishes of your choice for the Banchan Burger Bar.
4. Preheat the barbecue grill for direct grilling over high heat.
5. If you are cooking on the stovetop, set a large grill pan or frying pan over high heat. When a bead of water sizzles upon contact and evaporates, add the cooking oil. Place the patties on the hot grill or frying pan, not touching each other. Cook the patties 5 to 7 minutes on each side for medium (should be an internal temperature about 150°F.
6. Serve with banchan burger toppings.