kimchi mac & cheese

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beulah, MI
Updated on Mar 31, 2025

This cheesy pasta tones down the spice of the Kimchi, and it's amazing.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons Korean chili flakes
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 3 cups beef or chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 8 ounces pasta of choice
  • 1 cup Kimchi, drained and chopped
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Gochujang
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • chili crisp, for garnish

How To Make kimchi mac & cheese

  • Step 1
    Add the olive oil to a large pot. Add the onion and sauté 3 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Add the ground beef and garlic and cook. Break up the beef and cook until the meat is no longer pink. Stir in the Korean chili and honey.
  • Step 3
    Make a well in the middle of the meat and add the tomato paste. Let cook about 3 minutes.
  • Step 4
    Add the beef stock and soy sauce. Bring to a boil.
  • Step 5
    Add the pasta. Lower heat, cover, and simmer about 15 minutes until the pasta is cooked.
  • Step 6
    Stir in the Kimchi, Gochujang, and fish sauce.
  • Step 7
    Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with a little chili crisp on top.

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Ingredient: Pasta
Culture: American
Category: Casseroles
Method: Stove Top

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