Dinner for 4
Korean BBQ Burgers
Ginger-garlic beef burgers grill with a savory Korean-style glaze, then finish with cheese, bacon, and toasted buns.
$19.71for 4 servings
$4.93 per serving$19.71 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.5 | $3.25Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $8.23Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.15Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.30Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Bagels, English muffins, croissants$0.70 each typical | 4 | $2.80Typical price |
| Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.62Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.1 lb | $0.20Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $19.71 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Relish, dressings, steak sauceHoney or maple syrupVinegarAsian sauces and pastesSoy sauceSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 10 slices bacon
- 1/4 cup white miso paste
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 1 1/2 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 1/4 cup chopped scallions
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup gochujang
- 4 slices mild cheddar cheese
- 4 brioche buns
- lettuce (optional)
- tomato slices (optional)
Steps
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes, then drain it.
- Stir the miso, maple syrup, rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons mirin, gochujang, butter, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce in a small saucepan over low heat for 3 minutes.
- Mix the beef, ginger, scallions, garlic, sesame oil, remaining soy sauce, remaining mirin, salt, and pepper, then shape four patties.
- Heat a grill to medium-high, about 400 F, and grill the patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until they reach 160 F.
- Brush the burgers with the glaze, top each with cheese, and grill for 1 minute until the cheese melts.
- Toast the buns on the grill for 1 to 2 minutes, then fill them with the burgers and bacon.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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