Cookwith - Las Culturistas “Filet Mignon” Bulgogi Smash Burger (Pork-Free)

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef sirloin or ribeye, thinly sliced against the grain
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil, plus more for finishing
• 1 tbsp neutral oil (grapeseed or canola)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Asian pear or Bosc pear, grated
• 1/2 small yellow onion, grated
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, plus more for garnish
• 4 brioche burger buns
• 1 cup kimchi, drained and roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup quick pickled cucumbers (see step)
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• Butter lettuce leaves
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced