Bulgogi Burgers

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 2 greens onions , minced
• 3 cloves roasted garlic , mashed
• 0.25 cups mirin , Japanese sweet wine
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon Asian , toasted
• 1.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. 2

   Cook and stir sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat until they are fragrant and toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer immediately into a small bowl and let cool.

3. 3

   Mix ground beef, green onions, roasted garlic, mirin wine, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, black pepper, salt, and toasted sesame seeds together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Divide the meat mixture into 8 portions and form each portion into a large beef patty about 1/2 inch thick.

4. 4

   Pan-fry the burgers in a large skillet over medium-low heat until browned and the meat is no longer pink inside, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the burgers should read at least 145 degrees F (65 degrees F).