Korean-Style Smash Burger Tacos with Gochujang Mayo
Korean-Style Smash Burger Tacos with Gochujang Mayo combine crispy beef, bold glaze, and tangy toppings for a quick fusion dinner.
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
Sauces
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
Glaze
- 1 ½ tablespoons gochujang
- 1 ½ tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Burger Filling
- ¾ pound ground beef
- 5 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup kimchi, chopped if needed
- ⅓ cup sliced green onions
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Make the spicy mayo by mixing mayonnaise, gochujang, sesame oil, garlic, and sugar until smooth.
- Prepare the glaze by combining gochujang, honey, sesame oil, sesame seeds, water, and rice vinegar.
- Divide beef into 5 portions and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over high heat.
- Place beef balls on skillet, press tortillas on top, and smash thin.
- Cook 2–3 minutes until browned.
- Flip and cook another 1–2 minutes.
- Spoon glaze over beef and cook 30 seconds until caramelized.
- Top with kimchi, spicy mayo, and green onions.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Use high heat for best crust. Do not overwork the beef. Assemble just before serving for best texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
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