Ingredients
For the Beef Marinade:
- 1¼ lbs Wagyu shortrib thinly sliced
- ½ medium white onion finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Nachos:
- Vegetable or canola oil for frying
- 1 package wonton wrappers cut in half diagonally
- Kosher or sea salt to taste
- 1½ cups cabbage kimchi drained
- 1½ cups nacho cheese sauce hot, omit hot sauce
- 2 tablespoon gochujang plus more for drizzling
- ½ cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup toasted sesame seeds
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 scallions thinly sliced
- 1 red chile pepper thinly sliced (optional)
Method
- In a large zip-top bag, combine Wagyu beef, onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, and black pepper. Seal and shake to combine. Marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
- Heat 1 inch of oil in a cast iron skillet to 350°F. Fry wonton wrappers in batches, flipping once, until lightly golden. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt while hot. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of oil once cooled.
- Return skillet to medium heat. Add kimchi and sauté until soft and caramelized, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Drain marinated beef and cook in batches over high heat until browned, about 4 minutes. Add oil as needed if pan gets dry. Set beef aside and wipe excess oil from skillet.
- Combine kimchi and cooked beef. Stir 2 tablespoon gochujang into cheese sauce and keep warm.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. In your skillet or baking dish, layer wonton chips, beef/kimchi mix, cheese sauce, and shredded cheese. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up.
- Bake until cheese is melted and nachos are heated through, about 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk sour cream with lime juice. Drizzle over hot nachos along with extra gochujang. Top with sesame seeds, cilantro, scallions, and chile slices if using. Serve immediately.