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Korean Loaded Fries With Bulgogi Beef & Kimchi

These Korean Loaded Fries are a fun and tasty variation of nachos bursting with Korean flavours. Crinkle cut fries are topped with Korean-style bulgogi ground beef, chopped kimchi and gochujang sour cream for most appetizing fusion!
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Asian, Korean
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 655kcal
Author Michelle

Ingredients

  • 500 g French fries cooked according to package directions
  • ½ lb bulgogi ground beef
  • 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 (or any cheese you like) shredded
  • 1 tomato diced
  • ½ avocado diced
  • 1 red chili pepper sliced
  • 1 green onion chopped

Gochujang sour cream:

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

Calories: 655kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1102mg | Potassium: 1006mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 734IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 4mg