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Korean Kimchi Burgers





Yields
Serves 4



Total Time
35 mins

Beef: Korean Kimchi Burgers (1113)




Annabelle Breakey
 3 cups finely shredded napa cabbage
 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions, divided
 3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
 4 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
 4 teaspoons minced fresh ginger, divided
 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, divided
 1 1/2 teaspoons Asian chili garlic sauce, divided
 1/4 cup mayonnaise
 1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
 2 tablespoons soy sauce
 4 hamburger buns, split
Step 1
1

Heat grill to high (450° to 550°).

Step 2
2

Mix cabbage, 1/4 cup green onions, the vinegar, 1 tsp. each garlic and ginger, 2 tsp. sesame oil, and 1/2 tsp. chili sauce in a large bowl. Set relish aside, stirring occasionally. In another bowl, mix mayonnaise with remaining 1 tsp. chili sauce.

Step 3
3

Combine beef, soy sauce, and remaining 1/4 cup green onions, 1 tbsp. each garlic and ginger, and 1 tsp. sesame oil. Shape into 4 patties, each about 1/2 in. thick.

Step 4
4

Oil cooking grate, using tongs and a wad of oiled paper towels. Grill burgers, covered, turning once, 7 to 8 minutes total for medium. In the final minutes, toast buns.

Step 5
5

Spread bun bottoms with chili mayonnaise. Set burgers on buns. With a slotted spoon, put some cabbage relish on each. Serve with remaining relish.

Step 6
6

Shortcut: Omit the relish and use kimchi from the refrigerated section of a supermarket or Asian market; the recipe will be saltier.

Step 7
7

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories607
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37g48%

Saturated Fat 10g50%
Cholesterol 110mg37%
Sodium 1049mg46%
Total Carbohydrate 27g10%

Dietary Fiber 1.8g7%
Protein 35g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.