Korean BBQ Beef Nachos (Printer-Friendly)

Crispy chips layered with spicy marinated beef, cheeses, and fresh veggies, delivering bold Korean BBQ flavors.

# What You Need:

→ Gochujang Beef

01 - 10 oz flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
02 - 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
03 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
04 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
05 - 2 tsp sesame oil
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
08 - 1 tsp rice vinegar
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ Nachos

10 - 7 oz tortilla chips (about 1 large bag)
11 - 3.5 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 3.5 oz shredded Korean cheese (mozzarella-cheddar blend or pizza cheese)
13 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 1 small carrot, julienned
15 - 1/2 cucumber, seeded and thinly sliced
16 - 2 scallions, finely sliced
17 - 1 red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
18 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

→ Garnish

19 - 2 tbsp kimchi, chopped
20 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or shiso leaves, chopped
21 - 1 tbsp sriracha mayo or gochujang mayo (optional)
22 - Lime wedges (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Combine gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and black pepper in a bowl. Add sliced beef and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
02 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
03 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear marinated beef in batches for 2 to 3 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
04 - Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Spread tortilla chips evenly, then sprinkle half of the shredded cheeses over the chips. Layer the cooked beef evenly on top, then cover with remaining cheese.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown.
06 - Remove nachos from oven and scatter sliced red onion, julienned carrot, cucumber, scallions, red chili, and toasted sesame seeds over the top.
07 - Finish with chopped kimchi and fresh herbs. Drizzle with sriracha or gochujang mayo if desired. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's a crowd-pleaser that brings Korean BBQ excitement to a casual, shareable format.
  • You get crispy, cheesy, and loaded all at once—with bright fresh toppings that cut through the richness.
  • Twenty-five minutes of prep means you can have this ready before your guests even realize they're hungry.
02 -
  • Don't skip the marinating time—those 20 minutes transform tough meat into tender, flavorful bites that people will rave about.
  • Add your fresh toppings after the cheese has melted, not before, or they'll wilt and lose their crunch under the heat.
  • If your tortilla chips feel stale, warm them in a 160°C oven for 3 minutes before assembling—no one wants soggy chips.
03 -
  • Thinly slicing your own beef from a partially frozen steak gives you better control than buying pre-sliced beef.
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry skillet for 30 seconds just before using—it wakes up the flavor and makes the whole dish smell incredible.
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