Korean BBQ Pizza

Ingredients

Pizza dough

1 pound (store-bought or homemade)

Korean BBQ Sauce

1/2 cup

Mozzarella cheese

2 cups, shredded

Bulgogi beef

1 pound, thinly sliced

Green onions

1/4 cup, chopped

Red onion

1/4 cup, thinly sliced

Cilantro

1/4 cup, chopped

Sesame seeds

1 tablespoon, toasted

Soy sauce

1/4 cup (for marinade and sauce)

Brown sugar

2 tablespoons (for marinade and sauce)

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Ginger

1 tablespoon, grated

Gochujang

1 tablespoon

Apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon

Sugar

1 tablespoon (for marinade)

Sesame oil

1 tablespoon (for marinade)

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Pear

1/2, grated (for marinade)

Onion

1/2, grated (for marinade)

Instructions

1. For the Korean BBQ sauce, in a small saucepan, combine 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon grated ginger, 1 tablespoon gochujang, and 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.
2. For the bulgogi beef marinade, in a bowl, mix together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 grated pear, and 1/2 grated onion. Add the thinly sliced beef and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight for the best flavor.
3. Cook the marinated beef over medium heat in a skillet until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If using a pizza stone, place it in the oven while it preheats.
5. On a floured surface, roll out the pizza dough to your desired thickness.
6. Spread the Korean BBQ sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border for the crust.
7. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce, followed by the cooked bulgogi beef, green onions, and red onion.
8. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
9. Transfer the pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or place it on a baking sheet.
10. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
11. Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds.
12. Slice and serve immediately, ideally with a side of fresh cucumber salad or kimchi.