Name: The Comedy Awards “Best Breakfast” Burger (Korean-Inspired, No Pork)
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 brioche burger buns; 1 1/4 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend); 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste); 2 tsp brown sugar; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 1 cup kimchi, roughly chopped; 4 large eggs; 1/2 cup scallions, finely sliced; 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced into rounds; 1 small carrot, julienned; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tbsp sriracha; 1 tbsp neutral oil (for frying); Kosher salt, to taste; 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese (optional, omit for dairy-free)

The Comedy Awards “Best Breakfast” Burger (Korean-Inspired, No Pork)

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Inspired by the deliciously unhinged spirit of the Las Culturistas Culture Awards, this breakfast burger is a love letter to food chaos: a Korean-American mashup, a nod to iconic breakfast and beef moments, and a celebration of maximalist, flavor-layered eating. The burger blends beef with hints of sesame and gochujang, crowned with kimchi for funk, pickled veggies for crunch, a drippy fried egg for breakfast cred, and a spicy mayo for punch. It’s the kind of meal you’d order at midnight or for a special brunch—the ultimate ‘Best Breakfast’ and ‘Best Beef’ winner all in one, with every bite truly worthy of an award.

Ingredients

Instructions

In a bowl, gently mix ground beef, 1 tbsp soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, and brown sugar until just combined. Form into 4 equal patties slightly wider than your buns. Chill 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, toss carrot and cucumber with rice vinegar and a pinch of salt. Set aside for quick pickling.
In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, 1 tbsp gochujang, and sriracha. Mix well for a spicy mayo. Set aside.
Heat a large cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add burger patties and cook for 3-4 minutes per side for medium, adding cheddar in last minute to melt (if using). Transfer patties to a plate to rest.
Wipe out the skillet, add neutral oil, and fry eggs sunny side up until whites are set and yolks are runny, about 2-3 minutes. Season lightly with salt.
Toast burger buns cut side down in the same pan until golden.
To assemble: Spread spicy gochujang mayo on bottom bun. Top with a burger patty, a generous pile of kimchi, pickled cucumber and carrot, a sprinkle of scallions, a fried egg, and finish with the top bun.
Serve immediately with napkins—this is gloriously messy, a true award-winning breakfast burger.