Kimchi Burgers with Spicy Mayo
Time to switch up your burger game! This Korean inspired kimchi burger has everything you love about a classic burger and infuses it with Korean flavors. The result is an out of this world flavorful cheese burger that’s unlike anything you’ve ever had.
Kimchi is delicious and if you haven’t tried it, you absolutely must. Kimchi is salted and fermented vegetables, usually cabbage based.
Each batch of kimchi has its own flavor profile, usually a mix of sweet, salty and acidic with a little kick of spice. Sometimes we rinse our kimchi before adding it to our burgers, so you can adjust your level of spice.
The mix of ground beef and pork makes the juiciest burgers, ever. Because beef and pork are fatty, these burgers are rich and flavorful without having to add too many seasonings or spices.
Topped with kimchi, spicy mayo and your favorite toppings, you have a great burger that’s delicious, easy to make and totally unique.
❤️ Why You’ll Love Kimchi Burgers
- Comes together and cooks in minutes.
- Unique interpretation of the classic cheeseburger.
- Mix of beef and pork makes these juicy and incredibly flavorful.
🍲 Ingredients
Ground Beef
Ground Pork
Soy Sauce
Breadcrumbs
Sesame Oil
Kimchi
Burger Buns
Mayonaise
Sriracha
Cheddar or American Cheese Slices
👩🍳 How to Make Kimchi Burgers
- In a medium bowl, combine beef, ground pork, pepper, garlic powder, ground ginger, soy sauce, and breadcrumbs. Mix until well combined and form the mixture into 4 equal patties.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the kimchi and sesame oil then sauté for about 2 minutes. Set kimchi aside.
- Next, cook burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
- Evenly distribute the sautéed kimchi on top of the burger patties then top with a slice of cheese, if you’re using. Cover pan with a lid for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until the cheese has melted.
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and sriracha to make a spicy aioli.
- Toast buns lightly and spread spicy aioli on the bottom half of each bun. Top bun with burger patty then top with the other half of the bun. Enjoy immediately.
🪄 Tips and Tricks
- Do not over-mix your burger patties. Over-mixing can make the meat tough.
- Grill burgers or use a grill pan for a charcoal burger flavor.
- Choose a non-spicy kimchi and rinse with water if serving to children. If local grocery stores don’t sell what you need, go to a Korean market. They’ll have tons!
🗒 Substitutions
- Omit ground pork and use only lean ground beef.
- Use ground chicken. You may need to add more seasonings to make up for the loss of flavor.
🗒 Serve With Your Favorite Toppings
- Cucumber Slices
- Tomato
- Lettuce
- Pickles
- Fried Egg
- Korean BBQ Sauce
- Sesame Seeds
- Green Onions
👝 How to Store Leftovers
Store leftover burgers in an airtight container in the fridge for up the three days and in the freezer for up to three months.
🤔 Common Questions
To make gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and omit the soy sauce and use coconut aminos in its place. Make sure your burger buns are gluten-free.
These are dairy-free if you use a dairy-free mayo and dairy-free cheese slices.
Kimchi Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 cup kimchi drained and chopped
- 4 burger buns
- 1/4 cup mayonaise
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce
- cheddar or American cheese slices optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, pepper, garlic powder, ground ginger, soy sauce, and breadcrumbs. Mix until well combined and form the mixture into 4 burger patties.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the kimchi and sesame oil then sauté for about 2 minutes. Set kimchi aside.
- Next, cook the burger patties for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness.
- Evenly distribute the sautéed kimchi on top of the burger patties then top with cheese slices, if you're using. Cover pan with a lid for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until the cheese has melted.
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and sriracha to make a spicy aioli.
- Toast the burger buns lightly and spread spicy aioli on the bottom half of each bun. Top bun with burger patty then top with the other half of the bun. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- You can also add other toppings like lettuce, pickles, avocado or a fried egg for additional flavor.
