"TESTED & PERFECTED RECIPE -- Inspired by beef bulgogi, the Korean specialty of marinated slices of beef grilled on a barbecue or on a stove-top griddle, these juicy bulgogi burgers are easy to make, packed with flavor, and family-friendly to boot...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon Asian/toasted sesame oil
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1-1/2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 slice white or whole wheat sandwich bread, crusts removed and torn into 1/4-inch pieces
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1-1/2 pounds 85% lean ground beef
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1/2 cup chopped scallions, from 4 to 5 scallions
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5 hamburger buns
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Lettuce leaves, for serving (optional)
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3/4 cup mayonnaise, best quality such as Hellmann's or Duke's
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1/4 cup Asian chili sauce, such as Sambal Oelek (available in Asian aisle of most supermarkets)
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1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar