WE TOOK OVER A STREET CART IN SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA AND MADE SMASHBURGERS! | SAM THE COOKING GUY

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is cheaper.

burger buns

🥗Healthier: whole grain buns

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain buns are healthier, while white bread is often cheaper.

pickles

🥗Healthier: cucumber slices

💰Cheaper: no pickles

Cucumber slices are fresh and low-calorie, while omitting pickles saves cost.

Prepare the onions by chopping white onions and green onions.

Heat oil in the cooking area and add the chopped onions to soften them.

Season the onions with salt and pepper as they cook.

Mix the Korean ground beef with salt and pepper using clean gloves.

Form the ground beef into portions without shaping them into patties.

Grease the grill with a giant brick of butter.

Place the beef portions on the grill and smash them down with a flattener.

Season the smashed beef with salt and pepper on one side only.

Prepare a sauce with garlic aioli and gochujang.

Flip the beef patties and add cheddar cheese on top to melt.

Toast the burger buns on the grill with butter until golden brown.

Assemble the burgers with the garlic aioli sauce, onions, and the cheese-topped patties.

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