Korean Bulgogi Burgers - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb ground sirloin
3/4 cup grated onion
1 tablespoon sugar, plus
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon dry sherry, plus
2 teaspoons dry sherry
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 hamburger buns
slivered scallion

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, gently mix the beef, 1/2 cup of the onion, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, the pepper, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon sherry, and half of the garlic.
Form mixture into 4 patties, each 3/4 inch thick.
In a small bowl, mix the remaining onion, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 tablespoon soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, 2 teaspoons sherry, and garlic; set aside for topping.
Lightly oil the grill or a skillet over med-high heat.
Cook the burgers to the desired degree of doneness, 3-5 minutes per side for medium rare.
Serve burgers on toasted and buttered hamburger buns; top with the onion-soy sauce mixture and slivered scallions.