Korean inspired Kimchi Burger is a big beefy burger with tons of flavor! Sausage, beef with warm spices topped with kimchi make this a burger worth talking about! If you're looking for hearty flavor, this is the burger for you!

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Kimchi Burger

Hey friends, did you know this is Burger Month? Yup! So this month in addition to all of the amazing recipes I shared for Summer Grilling I'm also grilling up some great burger recipes to share with you!

So... why kimchi + burger? Are you thinking I've lost my mind? 🤪 Well let me tell you to me they go hand in hand!

I've been working on this recipe for a while and I will tell you if you like a burger with a pickle or burger with coleslaw (and who doesn't, right?!!) then you will love this combination.

Never tried kimchi? Well, that needs to be changed asap! I'm a big fan of Korean food - Korean Black Bean Noodles, Korean Style Beef Broccoli Rice Bowl and my recipe Korean BBQ Beef Bowl uses it as a garnish. This Kimchi Grilled Cheese sounds dynamite! Korean food has lots of flavors and warm spicy heat.

It's a favorite!

Burger on plate with side of slaw. — Top your burger will chopped kimchi for the best flavor!

Korean Kimchi Burger

Grocery list for Kimchi Burger

ground beef
ground pork
cheese
burger buns
kimchi
ground ginger
onion powder
granulated garlic
Sriracha or garlic chili paste
bread
milk
mayonnaise

Is Kimchi good or bad for you?

I've talked a bit about kimchi before - suffice to say I think it has gotten a bad wrap. It's big and flavorful. It can be spicy or mild, your choice!

Good or bad? It contains fermentation which aids in digestion. Just like anything else, enjoy in moderation!

What is the best kimchi?

That's going to be up to your taste buds. I like the spicy version. I'd also tell you this is definitely a product that you get what you pay for. If you buy the cheapest half price jar, it probably won't taste as good as the more expensive version. It runs about $4/jar here in California and I find it in the refrigerated section near the chilled salad dressings.

Can kimchi go bad?

An opened jar can stay good in the refrigerator up to 12 months as long as the cabbage stays covered with liquid. Personally, I make a point of using within a month of opening.

What other uses are there for kimchi?

Great on a grilled cheese sandwich
Spice up your Taco Tuesday night with an Asian twist
Jazz up your deviled eggs
Delicious in fried rice!

What's your favorite way to enjoy Kimchi?

Now let's talk burgers!

Why does my burger fall apart when I'm grilling it?

Often times when you are mixing ingredients the protein warms up. When this happens, it won't stick together when it's on the grill.

Quick fix? After forming the patties tuck them into the refrigerator for a half hour. This will cool the meat and help it stick together better!
You can make them ahead, even a day ahead, cover and refrigerate and they will be ready when it's grilling time!

When is a burger done?

According to the USDA burgers are done when the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees - for more recommendations click here.

Korean Style Burger

What do you think, are you ready to give this big burger a try? I hope so! Here's how easy this is to make!

Steps to make Korean Kimchi Burger

Start by dicing the bread and adding it to the milk, set aside.
Combine the beef, pork and spices in a large bowl.
Squeeze the milk from the bread, add the bread to the bowl also. Discard the milk.
Mix the burger ingredients together and form into four patties and chill.
Mix together the spicy mayonnaise ingredients, cover and refrigerate.
Chop the kimchi and set aside. Be sure it's drained well.
Preheat the grill.
Grill the burgers and toast the buns.
Top burgers with cheese and allow to melt for the last couple of minutes they are on the grill.
Remove and build burgers!

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