Ingredients
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds
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2 pounds lean ground beef
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2 green onions, minced
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3 cloves roasted garlic, mashed
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¼ cup mirin (Japanese sweet wine)
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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1 tablespoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
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1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
Directions
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Cook and stir sesame seeds in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat until they are fragrant and toasted, about 2 minutes. Transfer immediately into a small bowl and let cool.
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Mix ground beef, green onions, roasted garlic, mirin wine, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, black pepper, salt, and toasted sesame seeds together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Divide the meat mixture into 8 portions and form each portion into a large beef patty about 1/2 inch thick.
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Pan-fry the burgers in a large skillet over medium-low heat until browned and the meat is no longer pink inside, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the burgers should read at least 145 degrees F (65 degrees F).
Cook's Note:
Mirin is a sweet rice cooking wine that can usually be found in the Asian foods section of the supermarket. But if you can't get it, sweet cooking sake or sweet vermouth can be substituted, although these will not taste as authentic.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 275 | Calories |
| 16g | Fat |
| 7g | Carbs |
| 22g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 275 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 16g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 29% |
| Cholesterol 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium 698mg | 30% |
| Total Carbohydrate 7g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 6g | |
| Protein 22g | 45% |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium 28mg | 2% |
| Iron 2mg | 13% |
| Potassium 304mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
