Bite-Size Bulgogi Burgers Recipe

Bite-Size Bulgogi Burgers Recipe Photo: Quentin Bacon
Debbie Lee•

Nowadays, I don't know anyone who does not love sliders — and everyone enjoys my special twist to the All-American classic. I guarantee that if you make these little guys, you will have an empty platter every time! Ask your butcher to slice the steak and grind rib-eye scraps to make the ground beef.

Bite-Size Bulgogi Burgers Recipe
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Prep Time
30
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Cook Time
8
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Servings
8
appetizer, 4 entree
Bite-Size Bulgogi Burgers Recipe
Total time: 38 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1/2 pound rib-eye steak
  • 1/2 cup Ginger-Soy Marinade
  • 1 cup Coke or other cola
  • 1 pound ground rib-eye steak
  • vegetable oil or steak fat for seasoning grill
  • 1 slices gouda
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 brioche slider buns or Hawaiian dinner rolls
  • 8 bamboo toothpicks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red onion
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons classic Napa kimchee
  • 2 tablespoons seasoned rice wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • sea salt and white pepper to taste
  • 1/2 yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/5 cup Coke or other cola
  • 1/4 cup sesame oil
Directions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl combine the rib-eye steak, Ginger-Soy Marinade, and cola. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, make the Balsamic-Soy Onions: Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and warm for 1 minute. 
  3. Add the red onion and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper and stir to combine.
  5. Reduce the heat to mediumlow and let the onions caramelize until they attain a shiny sugary texture.
  6. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  7. Next, make the Kimche Aïoli: In a food processor, combine the mayonnaise, Napa Kimchee, vinegar, and garlic. Pulse and then drizzle in the sesame oil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  8. Form 8 hamburger patties with the ground rib-eye, about 1/2 inch larger than the diameter of the brioche buns. Season with salt and pepper on both sides and heat an outdoor grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
  9. Cook the marinated rib-eye steak on the grill or grill pan, turning constantly with a spatula, for 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm. Scrape any residue from the grill with a grill brush and season it again for the beef patties.
  10. Cook the beef patties on one side for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  11. Flip over and place a piece of gouda on each patty. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, until the burgers reach desired doneness and the cheese has melted.
  12. Remove from heat and let rest.
  13. Using a pastry brush, butter both sides of the brioche buns with the melted butter. Toast on the grill for 1 to 2 minutes before assembling the burgers.
  14. On the bottom bun, spread a dollop of Kimchee Aïoli, and then place a patty on top. Slather with some Balsamic-Soy Onions and add some rib-eye steak. Spread another dollop of the Kimchee Aïoli on the top half of the brioche bun and place the bun on top of the steak. Repeat to create 8 burgers in all. Spear each burger with a bamboo toothpick through the middle. Transfer to serving platter and serve immediately.
 
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