Korean-Style Smashed Burger
Ingredients
Burger
ground beef (raw)
500 g
salt
5 g
black pepper
2 g
burger buns
4 piece
butter
20 g
Korean Sauce
mayonnaise
60 g
ketchup
30 g
gochujang
30 g
honey
15 g
garlic (minced)
2 clove
sesame oil
10 ml
Toppings
kimchi
100 g
lettuce leaves
4 piece
sesame seeds
5 g
Instructions
Prepare the Korean sauce
Mix mayonnaise, ketchup, gochujang, honey, minced garlic, and sesame oil in a bowl until smooth.
Form the patties
Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and gently shape into loose balls without overworking the meat.
Heat the pan
Heat a heavy skillet or griddle over high heat until very hot.
Cook the smashed burgers
Place each beef ball on the hot pan, smash firmly with a spatula, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2-3 minutes until a crispy crust forms.
Flip and finish cooking
Flip the patties and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fully cooked through.
Toast the buns
Butter the cut sides of the buns and toast them on the same pan until golden.
Assemble the burgers
Spread Korean sauce on both bun halves, add lettuce, the smashed patty, kimchi, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Original recipe
Storage
Best eaten fresh. Sauce can be stored separately in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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