Beef Bulgogi Sliders

15 lb. ground beef
1⁄3 cup white sesame seeds
2 tbsp. chopped garlic
1 onion, minced
1⁄2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1⁄4 cup toasted sesame oil
1⁄4 cup chopped scallions
1 Asian pear, peeled, grated
1 Fuji apple, grated
2 tbsp. chopped ginger
Salt and pepper to taste
120 2-in. slider rolls (potato or brioche)

Korean Barbecue Sauce
Yield: 1 gallon

1 cup minced ginger root
2 tbsp. peeled, chopped garlic cloves
1 lb. diced onions
2 tbsp. canola oil
2 oz. low-sodium beef base
1 cup apple juice
2 cups low-sodium soy sauce
1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
3 cups red wine vinegar
1 cup mirin
40 oz. ketchup
1 cup hoisin sauce
1⁄2 cup Sriracha
1 cup Korean chili paste
2 tbsp. black pepper
2 tbsp. kosher salt
1 cup chopped scallions