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Korean-Style Smash Burgers

Name: Korean-Style Smash Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Ground beef (80/20); 2 tbsp Soy sauce; 3 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 tbsp Sesame oil; 2 Burger buns; 1 cup Cucumber, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp Rice vinegar; 1 tsp Sugar; 2 tbsp Mayonnaise; 1 tsp Sesame seeds; to taste Salt and pepper

American smash burgers seasoned with soy, garlic, and sesame, topped with quick cucumber slaw.

Total

30 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Serves

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

1 lb Ground beef (80/20)
2 tbsp Soy sauce
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tbsp Sesame oil
2 Burger buns
1 cup Cucumber, thinly sliced
2 tbsp Rice vinegar
1 tsp Sugar
2 tbsp Mayonnaise(optional)
1 tsp Sesame seeds(optional)
to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions

1
In a bowl, toss cucumber slices with rice vinegar, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Set aside to quick-pickle while you cook (about 15 minutes).
2
Mix ground beef gently with soy sauce, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Divide into 4 loose balls without overworking.
3
Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat. Smash each ball flat onto the hot surface, season with salt and pepper, and cook 2 minutes until deeply browned. Flip and cook 1 minute more.
4
Toast buns in the beef drippings for about 1 minute until golden.
5
Stack two patties per bun, top with mayonnaise (if using), drained cucumber slaw, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately.