How to Make Bulgogi Hot Pockets

These instructions will guide you through making Bulgogi Hot Pockets, which are a twist on the Korean bulgogi dish. I was inspired by a TikTok video I came across (https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMUrDJAe/), but I turned the video into a step-by-step set of written instructions.

The process combines thinly sliced marinated beef with puff pastry and mozzarella cheese. By following these steps, you'll learn how to create the marinade, cook the beef, and create the hot pocket.

Tools + Equipment

1. Mixing Bowls
2. Cutting Board
3. Knife
4. Measuring cups and spoons
5. Skillet or pan
6. Parchment Paper
7. Fork
8. Wooden spoon or spatula
9. Plastic wrap or paper towel
10. Stove
11. Oven
12. Baking dish

Ingredients - Bulgogi Hot Pockets

1. 1 lb thinly sliced beef (ribeye or sirloin)
2. 3 tbsp of soy sauce
3. 2 tbsp of brown sugar
4. 1 tbsp of sesame oil
5. 1 tbsp of grated garlic
6. 1 tbsp of grated ginger
7. 2 puff pastries
8. 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella
9. 1 tbsp of toasted sesame seeds

1. Place the beef on a cutting board and thinly slice.
2. Peel and grate 1 tbsp of garlic.
3. Peel and grate 1 tbsp of ginger.
4. Measure 3 tbsp of soy sauce, 2 tbsp of brown sugar, 1 tbsp of sesame oil, and 1 tbsp of sesame seeds.
5. Measure 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.
6. Set every ingredient aside in small bowls.

1. Place 3 tbsp of soy sauce in a mixing bowl.
2. Add 2 tbsp of brown sugar into the bowl and stir until dissolved.
3. Mix 1 tbsp of sesame oil, 1 tbsp of grated garlic, and ginger into the bowl.
4. Add 1 tbsp of sesame seeds.
5. Mix all ingredients thoroughly.

1. Add the 1lb of sliced beef to the bowl with the marinade.
2. Stir until the beef is fully coated.
3. Cover the bowl with a paper towel or plastic wrap.
4. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes.

1. Heat a skillet over high heat for about 5 minutes.
2. Add the marinated beef to the skillet.
3. Stir the beef for about 5-7 minutes, or until it is fully cooked.
4. Remove the beef from the heat and let the beef cool.

1. Place the mini puff pastries on a clean surface.
2. Use your hands to flatten out pastries.
3. Make sure each piece is flattened out large enough to hold beef.

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.

1. Place a handful of the cooked beef in the center of each pastry.
2. Sprinkle some of the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
3. Fold the pastry over the beef filling.
4. Press the edges of the pastry with a fork to seal.

1. Place each sealed pocket on the baking sheet.
2. (Optional) For a more golden pastry, whisk one egg with a little water and brush it over the top of the pastry.
3. Bake for about 15-20 minutes until golden.