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In a medium mixing bowl combine the rib-eye steak, Ginger-Soy Marinade, and cola.
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Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, make the Balsamic-Soy Onions: Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the olive oil and warm for 1 minute.
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Add the red onion and saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper and stir to combine.
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Reduce the heat to mediumlow and let the onions caramelize until they attain a shiny sugary texture.
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Remove from the heat and set aside.
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Next, make the Kimche Aioli: In a food processor, combine the mayonnaise, Napa Kimchee, vinegar, and garlic.
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Pulse and then drizzle in the sesame oil.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
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Form 8 hamburger patties with the ground rib-eye, about 1/2 inch larger than the diameter of the brioche buns.
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Season with salt and pepper on both sides and heat an outdoor grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
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Cook the marinated rib-eye steak on the grill or grill pan, turning constantly with a spatula, for 4 to 5 minutes.
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Transfer to a bowl and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
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Scrape any residue from the grill with a grill brush and season it again for the beef patties.
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Cook the beef patties on one side for 2 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Flip over and place a piece of gouda on each patty.
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Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, until the burgers reach desired doneness and the cheese has melted.
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Remove from heat and let rest.
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Using a pastry brush, butter both sides of the brioche buns with the melted butter.
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Toast on the grill for 1 to 2 minutes before assembling the burgers.
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On the bottom bun, spread a dollop of Kimchee Aioli, and then place a patty on top.
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Slather with some Balsamic-Soy Onions and add some rib-eye steak.
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Spread another dollop of the Kimchee Aioli on the top half of the brioche bun and place the bun on top of the steak.
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Repeat to create 8 burgers in all.
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Spear each burger with a bamboo toothpick through the middle.
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Transfer to serving platter and serve immediately.