Bulgogi Kimchi Korean Nachos

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Bulgogi Kimchi Korean Nachos

These are the BEST nachos you'll ever have! Gooey melty cheese, tender bulgogi beef, and tang kimchi. Pull out the napkins because things are about to get messy!

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Ingredients

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MARINADE:

  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce*
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons mirin
  • 3 garlic cloves peeled
  • ½ ripe kiwi* skin removed
  • ¼ small onion peeled
  • ½ tablespoon sesame oil
  • black pepper
  • ¾ pounds ribeye top sirloin, or flank steak - thinly sliced*

INGREDIENTS:

  • 12 ounces tortilla chips
  • 2 ½ cups mozzarella shredded
  • 4 tablespoons Japanese mayo
  • 2 - 4 tablespoons Sriracha adjust to your spice level
  • 2 tablespoons Unagi Sauce
  • 1/2 cup kimchi roughly chopped with juices drained
  • 1 green onion thinly sliced
  • ¼ small red onion finely diced, optional for garnish
  • Black and/or white toasted sesame seeds optional for garnish
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Instructions

Marinate & Cook Bulgogi:

  1. In a blender, toss together the soy sauce, brown sugar, mirin, garlic, kiwi, onion, sesame oil, & pepper. Keep in mind, if you're adjusting the serving size of this recipe, 1/2 kiwi is enough for up to 3 pounds of meat. Blend ingredients into smooth.
  2. Transfer ingredients to an airtight container or Ziplock bag, then add in thinly sliced meat. Massage the marinade into the beef and allow it to marinate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Heat a large pan or wok on medium-high heat. Add a little oil, then add bulgogi meat. Spread meat into a single layer along the pan and allow it to cook for 3-5 minutes, or until meat is cooked through & starting to caramelize, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove from heat & set aside.

Pre-heat the oven to 500°.

  1. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, begin layering your nachos:
  2. Layer 1: Tortilla chips (in an even layer)
  3. Layer 2: Shredded mozzarella
  4. Layer 3: Bulgogi (juices drained so chips don’t get soggy)
  5. Layer 4: Drizzle of Sriracha, Japanese mayo, & unagi sauce
  6. Bake until cheese is melted and golden. Every oven varies, so keep an eye on your nachos so it doesn’t burn!
  7. Remove from the oven, sprinkle on drained kimchi, red & green onions, & toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Beef: Cut the beef thinly and against the grain for extra tender meat that cooks quickly. For super-easy cutting, slice your beef while it's still a little frozen and you'll get thin cuts much easier than when it's completely thawed.
  • Kiwi: Kiwi is an easy alternative to Asian pears that typically used as a tenderizer in this Korean marinade. Kiwi is very acidic though, so 1/2 is good enough for up to 3 pounds of meat. Using too much could break down the meat too much & resulting in a mushy texture.
  • Cheese: I HIGHLY recommend shredding your own cheese, especially if you want your nachos extra melty and gooey. Pre-shredded cheese is coated with a powder to prevent the cheese from clumping in the packaging and doesn't melt together as well. To make grating easy, pop the block of cheese in the freezer for a few minutes before you grate. Cold cheese is easier to grate than warm cheese!
  • Adjusting Sauces: If you want your nachos extra creamy, add more Japanese mayo. The unagi sauce adds sweet and savory flavors, while Sriracha adds a kick of heat. Adjust all the sauces based on the flavors you'd like to enhance!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.5cup Calories 485kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 1131mg (47%) Potassium 293mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 281IU (6%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 240mg (24%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 485 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5cup
Calories 485kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 1131mg 47%
Potassium 293mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 281IU 6%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 240mg 24%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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