Korean Bulgogi beef pizza

Korean BBQ meets Italian pizza. 'Bulgogi' literally means 'fire meat', referring to thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet and savoury sauce. In this fusion dish, the acidity of tomato sauce, the stretch of mozzarella and the caramelised flavours of the marinated meat create a surprisingly harmonious unity. A real flavour bomb, crowned by the scent of sesame oil.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 950 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Korean

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking paper
  • Sharp knife for slicing meat

Allergen Information

⚠️ Cereals containing gluten
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Sesame seeds

Instructions

1

Preheat the oven to 220°C (fan assisted), and line a baking tray with baking paper.

Tip: High heat is essential for the crispness of the pizza and for the dough to rise suddenly (thermal shock).
2

Slice the beef into wafer-thin strips. Toss with half of the Korean spices and a drop of sesame oil.

Tip: If you put the meat in the freezer for 20 minutes beforehand, it will be much easier to slice thinly. Thin slices cook through perfectly in the short baking time.
3

Roll out the dough and spread thinly with tomato sauce, leaving a 1-2 cm border.

Tip: Less is more: if there's too much sauce, the dough will be soggy and won't bake crisp.
4

Sprinkle with mozzarella, then distribute the spiced meat strips over the top.

Tip: Don't overcrowd the meat, let the hot air circulate around the slices so they brown rather than steam.
5

Drizzle with the remaining sesame oil and sprinkle with the remaining spices.

Tip: The scent of sesame oil intensifies during baking, but be careful as it is a very dominant flavour.
6

Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese bubbles and the edge is golden brown.

Tip: The browning of the cheese (Maillard reaction) indicates a deepening of flavours.
7

Sprinkle with fresh spring onions and coriander when serving.

Tip: The crunch of fresh, raw onion and the citrus notes of coriander counterbalance the rich cheese and meat.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use other meat?
Yes, it works with pork tenderloin or chicken breast, but beef gives the authentic character.

Ingredients

  • 1 pc Pizza dough (shop-bought or homemade)
  • 200 g Beef (e.g. sirloin)
  • 150 g Tomato sauce
  • 150 g Mozzarella cheese
  • 2 stalks Fresh spring onions
  • 1 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Korean spices (Gochugaru or chilli flakes and sesame)
  • 5 g Fresh coriander