Name: Culture Award-Worthy Breakfast Burger with Gochujang Aioli
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (85% lean, grass-fed preferred); 4 brioche buns (no pork-derived ingredients); 4 large eggs; 1 avocado, sliced; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese; 1 cup baby arugula; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp neutral oil (like canola or avocado oil); Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste); 1 tsp fresh lemon juice; 1 tsp honey

Culture Award-Worthy Breakfast Burger with Gochujang Aioli

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Inspired by the absurd, boundary-blurring Las Culturistas Culture Awards, this breakfast burger is a love letter to food culture’s wildest crossovers—think Egg McMuffin meets Filet Mignon, with a Korean flavor twist. Rich, beefy patties get topped with runny fried eggs, creamy avocado, and a spicy-sweet gochujang aioli for true ‘Best Breakfast’ and ‘Best Beef’ synergy. The bright arugula and zippy onion add a fresh, modern edge, while the buttery brioche bun keeps things classic and indulgent. It’s fun, over-the-top, and will make you rethink what breakfast (or dinner) can be.

Ingredients

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, gochujang, lemon juice, and honey for the aioli. Set aside.
Form the ground beef into 4 burger patties, seasoning both sides generously with salt and black pepper. Let rest at room temperature while prepping other ingredients.
Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add oil, then cook burger patties for 3-4 minutes per side for medium, adding cheddar cheese on top during the last minute to melt. Transfer burgers to a plate to rest.
Wipe out the skillet, add butter, and reduce heat to medium. Crack eggs into the pan and fry until whites are set but yolks are still runny, about 3 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Slice brioche buns and toast cut sides in the skillet until golden, about 1 minute.
To assemble: Spread gochujang aioli on both sides of each bun. Layer arugula, cooked burger patty, fried egg, avocado slices, and red onion. Crown with the bun top.
Serve immediately, with extra aioli on the side for dipping.