Korean Loaded Fries With Bulgogi Beef & Kimchi
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Korean Loaded Fries With Bulgogi Beef & Kimchi
Description
Korean Loaded Fries with Bulgogi Beef & Kimchi features cooked French fries as the base, topped with ground beef flavored in a bulgogi-inspired sauce composed of soy sauce, sugar, garlic powder, and pepper. The beef cooks until browned and is enhanced with sesame oil and seeds, bringing a savory and slightly sweet profile.
The toppings include chopped kimchi for tangy fermented bite, shredded mozzarella adding creaminess and mildness, diced tomato and avocado freshening the dish, and thinly sliced chili and green onions for sharpness and heat. The gochujang sour cream sauce combines the spicy fermented red pepper paste with sour cream and a touch of sugar, mellowing the intense flavors with creamy texture.
This dish can be served warm as a snack or shared plate, pairing well with a cold beverage. The ingredients balance spiciness, acidity, and richness, giving a variety of flavors in each bite.
Ingredients
- 500 g French Fries cooked according to package directions
- ½ lb ground beef bulgogi style
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce to your taste
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar or brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon white sesame seeds
Toppings:
- ¼ C kimchi drained and chopped
- 1 C mozzarella cheese shredded, or any cheese you like
- 1 tomato diced
- ½ avocado diced
- 1 red chili pepper sliced
- 1 green onion chopped
Gochujang sour cream:
- 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean red pepper paste
- ¼ C sour cream full-fat
Instructions
For the fries:
- Prepare the French fries according to the package instructions.
- You can either bake or deep fry the fries until crisp and golden brown.
Cook the bulgogi ground beef:
- Heat a large skillet or frying pan over high heat.
- Add in the ground beef, onions and garlic and cook until the beef is no longer pink.
- In a small bowl, combine the 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sugar, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder and 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
- Pour the sauce over the beef and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring to incorporate.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle in sesame seeds (optional) and green onions/scallions.
Make the gochujang sour cream:
- In a small bowl, combine gochujang with 1-2 teaspoon of hot water and ¼ teaspoon granulated sugar.
- Stir with a spoon until the gochujang loosens up and the sugar has dissolved.
- Combine with the sour cream and give it a stir.
- Adjust the seasoning to your taste.
- Place into the fridge until ready to use.
Assemble:
- Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C.
- Place the crisp French fries onto a baking sheet.
- Lay on the bulgogi beef and mozzarella cheese.
- Place the baking sheet into the oven for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese has melted.
- Remove the tray from the oven.
- Garnish with diced tomato, avocado, kimchi, chili pepper, green onion, cilantro and gochujang sour cream, to your liking.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 655 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 655kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1102mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 1006mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 734IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 204mg | 20% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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