Cookwith - The Las Culturistas Iconic Burger (with Korean-Inspired Pickles & Award-Worthy Sauce)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend, for juiciness)
• 4 brioche burger buns
• 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Napa cabbage, finely shredded
• 1 small carrot, julienned
• 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tsp honey
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp rice vinegar (for sauce)
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
• Fresh cracked black pepper
• Neutral oil for grilling (canola or grapeseed)
• Butter for toasting buns