Spicy Gochujang Bulgogi Quesadilla
Flavorful Gochujang Bulgogi Quesadilla: A Spicy and Delicious Tortilla Dish
Experience the delightful harmony of tender beef, crisp vegetables, and savory cheese! This Gochujang Bulgogi Quesadilla offers a unique Korean twist, making it a special treat that everyone from kids to adults will adore. Made with simple ingredients, it’s a fantastic way to enjoy an exotic dish right at home. Let’s get cooking!
Main Ingredients- Beef bulgogi cut, 200g (thinly sliced)
- Onion, 1/2 (sliced into strips)
- Carrot, 1/4 (sliced into strips)
- Cabbage, 2 leaves (shredded)
- Cheddar cheese, 1 slice (torn into pieces)
- Mozzarella cheese, 1 cup (approx. 100g)
- Tortillas, 2 sheets
Spicy Bulgogi Seasoning- Gochujang (Korean chili paste), 1.5 Tbsp
- Chili sauce, 2 Tbsp
- Sugar, 0.5 Tbsp
- Curry powder, 1 Tbsp
- Black pepper, to taste
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste), 1.5 Tbsp
- Chili sauce, 2 Tbsp
- Sugar, 0.5 Tbsp
- Curry powder, 1 Tbsp
- Black pepper, to taste
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Wash and prepare the vegetables for the quesadilla. Thinly slice the onion and carrot. Shred the 2 cabbage leaves into similar thickness. The cabbage will be added at the end for a crunchy texture (optional).
Step 2
Heat a medium-sized pan over medium heat and add a little cooking oil. Add the thinly sliced beef bulgogi, sliced onion, and carrot. Break up the beef so it doesn’t clump together as it cooks.
Step 3
Once the beef is mostly cooked through and the onions look translucent, add all the spicy bulgogi seasoning ingredients: Gochujang (1.5 Tbsp), chili sauce (2 Tbsp), sugar (0.5 Tbsp), and curry powder (1 Tbsp).
Step 4
Continue to stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes, ensuring the seasoning is evenly distributed. The curry powder will add a wonderful depth of flavor.
Step 5
Finally, add the shredded cabbage and stir-fry quickly over high heat for about 30 seconds to 1 minute. This ensures the cabbage stays crisp and doesn’t become soggy. (You can omit the cabbage if you prefer.)
Step 6
Just before turning off the heat, sprinkle with a little black pepper. Your spicy bulgogi filling is now ready.
Step 7
Heat a clean pan over low heat and place one tortilla on it. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over the tortilla, leaving a small border around the edge. The melting cheese will help hold the filling together.
Step 8
Spread half of the cooked spicy bulgogi filling evenly over the cheese on one half of the tortilla. Don’t overfill, or it will be difficult to fold.
Step 9
Sprinkle more mozzarella cheese over the bulgogi filling, then add pieces of torn cheddar cheese on top. Generous cheese will make the quesadilla even more delicious.
Step 10
Now, cover the filling with the second tortilla. Alternatively, you can fold the tortilla with the filling and cheese in half to create a half-moon shape.
Step 11
If making a half-moon quesadilla, sprinkle cheese evenly on only one half of the tortilla, add half of the cooked bulgogi filling, and then fold the tortilla in half. This method helps prevent the filling from spilling out.
Step 12
Cook the quesadilla (either the layered or folded version) over low heat for about 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
Step 13
Cover the pan and cook for another 2-3 minutes over low heat. This allows the cheese inside to melt completely, binding everything together and resulting in a gooey, delicious quesadilla.
Step 14
Carefully remove the finished quesadilla from the pan and cut it into desired serving sizes with kitchen scissors or a knife. Enjoy immediately while warm for the best cheese flavor!
