Creative Culinary Solutions

Korean-Style Vegetarian Beef Bulgogi Burgers

Name: Korean-Style Vegetarian Beef Bulgogi Burgers
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 3 tbsp (45 mL) of soy sauce1 tbsp (15 mL) of toasted sesame oil2 tbsp (30 mL) of packed brown sugar1/4 tsp (1 mL) of red pepper flakes1/4 tsp (1 mL) of ground ginger2 cloves of garlic, minced1 slice white sandwich bread, crusts removed and torn into 1/4-inch pieces1-1/2 lbs (675 g) of prepared Vegan No-Beef Ground1/2 cup (125 mL) of chopped scallions5 hamburger buns Lettuce leaves, for serving (optional)3/4 cup (180 mL) of mayonnaise1/4 cup (60 mL) of asian chili sauce1/4 tsp (1 mL) of granulated sugar

Inspired by Korean beef bulgogi, these plant-based bulgogi burgers are easy to make, packed with flavour, and family-friendly to boot.

Difficulty:	5/20
Yield serving:	5
Preparation time:	minutes
Cooking time:	minutes

Difficulty

5/20

Yield serving

Preparation time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Ingredients

3 tbsp (45 mL) of soy sauce
1 tbsp (15 mL) of toasted sesame oil
2 tbsp (30 mL) of packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp (1 mL) of red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp (1 mL) of ground ginger
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 slice white sandwich bread, crusts removed and torn into 1/4-inch pieces
1-1/2 lbs (675 g) of prepared Vegan No-Beef Ground
1/2 cup (125 mL) of chopped scallions
5 hamburger buns
Lettuce leaves, for serving (optional)
3/4 cup (180 mL) of mayonnaise
1/4 cup (60 mL) of asian chili sauce
1/4 tsp (1 mL) of granulated sugar

Preparation

Prepare the Vegan No-Beef Ground according to package instructions.
Preheat barbecue grill to high heat.
In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, ginger, garlic, and sandwich bread. Stir, then let mixture sit for a few minutes to allow bread to soften.
Mash mixture with a fork into a paste. Add vegan ground and scallions. Using your hand, mix until well combined.
Divide mixture into 5 equal portions, shaping each into loose balls. Flatten the balls into 3/4-inch thick patties about 4-1/2 inches around.
Place patties on a grill rack coated with cooking spray. Grill, covered, until nicely browned on the first side, 2-3 minutes. Flip burgers and continue cooking for a few minutes.
Before serving, toast the buns on the cooler side of the grill if desired.
For the chili mayonnaise, mix together the mayonnaise, Asian chili sauce, and sugar in a small bowl.
Top each serving with lettuce leaves and chili mayonnaise.