Korean BBQ Burgers with Kimchi Slaw
Yields
4 servingsPrep Time
30 minutesCook Time
15 minutesTotal Time
45 Minutes
Ingredients
- Kimchi Slaw
- 3 heaping cups shredded green cabbage
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 cup sliced kimchi
- Burger Patties
- 1½ lbs ground beef (80/20 fat ratio)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp Weber® Smokey Mesquite™ Seasoning
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 4 brioche buns, toasted
- Korean BBQ Glaze
- ¾ cup soy sauce
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp sriracha
- 1¼ tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp Weber® Smokey Mesquite™ Seasoning
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
This Korean BBQ-inspired burger combines juicy beef patties glazed with a savory and slightly spicy BBQ sauce, topped with tangy kimchi slaw for a flavor-packed meal.
Directions
- Prepare Slaw: In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, mayonnaise, honey, rice vinegar, and kimchi. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Mix and Form Patties: In a bowl, combine ground beef, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, soy sauce, Weber® Smokey Mesquite™ Seasoning, and black pepper. Mix until just combined. Form into four 6-ounce patties and set aside.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat grill to medium-high heat 375°F–400°F.
- Grill Patties: Grill burger patties for 3–4 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired doneness. Remove from grill and set aside.
- Prepare BBQ Glaze: In a cast-iron skillet or saucepan on the grill or stovetop, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, sriracha, sesame oil, ginger, black pepper, honey, and Weber® Smokey Mesquite™ Seasoning. Bring to a simmer, then whisk in cornstarch until smooth. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Glaze Burgers: Place grilled burger patties in the glaze and coat both sides.
- Assemble Burgers: On the bottom half of each toasted brioche bun, place a glazed burger patty. Top with kimchi slaw and drizzle with extra glaze. Add the top bun and serve immediately.
Tips & Tricks
- For added crunch, grill the buns directly on the grates for a few seconds before assembly. Leftover BBQ glaze can be refrigerated and used as a dipping sauce or marinade for other dishes.
