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Korean Style Beef Bulgogi Nachos

Looking for an easy party food that will impress your guests? These Korean Beef Bulgogi Nachos combine crispy tortilla chips with sweet and savoury beef bulgogi, tangy kimchi salsa, and creamy chilli guacamole. This Korean-Mexican fusion recipe is packed with flavour, easy to prepare, and perfect for sharing during game nights, gatherings, or weekend entertaining.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Bulgogi
  • 450 g lean steak mince
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp corn syrup or sugar
  • 2 tbsp pear juice or apple juice
  • 2 spring onions chopped
For the Kimchi Salsa
  • 2 tomatoes diced
  • 3 tbsp kimchi chopped
  • 1 tbsp onion finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp coriander chopped
  • Juice of ½ lime
For the Chilli Guacamole
  • 2 large avocados
  • ½ banana shallot finely chopped
  • ½ red chilli finely chopped
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • 1 tsp Chiu Chow chilli oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For Assembly
  • 2 packs tortilla nachos
  • Prepared beef bulgogi
  • 2 spring onions chopped
  • Jalapeños sliced
  • 200 g cheddar cheese grated
  • Seaweed crisps crushed, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat a little oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened.
  2. Add the steak mince and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  3. Stir in the garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, corn syrup, pear juice, and spring onions. Simmer for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes glossy and well coated. Set aside.
  4. Arrange the tortilla nachos on a large baking tray.
  5. Top evenly with the beef bulgogi, jalapeños, spring onions, and grated cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
  7. Meanwhile, make the kimchi salsa by combining the tomatoes, kimchi, onion, coriander, and lime juice in a bowl.
  8. Prepare the chilli guacamole by mashing the avocados and mixing with the shallot, red chilli, lime juice, chilli oil, salt, and pepper.
  9. Remove the nachos from the oven and top with the kimchi salsa.
  10. Sprinkle over the crushed seaweed crisps and serve immediately with the chilli guacamole on the side.

Notes

  • Pear juice gives authentic Korean bulgogi flavour, but apple juice works well as a substitute.
  • For extra heat, add more chilli oil or sliced fresh chillies.
  • Serve immediately after baking to keep the nachos crispy.
  • Leftover beef bulgogi can also be used in rice bowls, wraps, or lettuce cups.
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