Korean BBQ Beef Pizza – LA-Style Umami Explosion

In a city where culinary boundaries are meant to be broken, the Korean BBQ Beef Pizza stands out as a delicious love letter to LA’s Korean-American roots. This pie fuses the smoky, caramelized richness of bulgogi beef with the crispy-chewy crust of a California-style pizza. Finished with tangy kimchi, scallions, and a drizzle of spicy gochujang aioli, it’s a bold, crave-worthy slice that celebrates both tradition and innovation—just like Los Angeles itself.

Korean BBQ Beef Pizza

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Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: BulgogiPizza, CaliforniaPizza, KoreanPizza, LAFoodie, LAStylePizza, Pizza

Servings: 4 people

Author: Jay Trabelsi

Equipment

• Pizza stone or baking sheet: For achieving a crispy bottom crust.
• Rolling pin – To shape the dough evenly.
• Mixing bowls: For sauces and toppings.
• Oven: Preheated to high temperature (475–500°F) for best crust results.
• Spoon or spatula: For spreading sauce and aioli.

Ingredients

Dough

• 1 ball of store-bought or homemade pizza dough ~250g

Sauce

• 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp gochujang Korean chili paste
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp rice vinegar

Toppings

• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup cooked Korean BBQ beef bulgogi, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup kimchi chopped
• 2 tbsp red onion thinly sliced
• 2 scallions chopped
• 1 tsp sesame seeds optional

Gochujang Aioli (Drizzle)

• 2 tbsp mayo
• 1 tsp gochujang
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp honey

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Instructions

Preparation

• Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C), placing your pizza stone or baking sheet inside to heat.
• Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface to about 10–12 inches.
• In a bowl, mix all sauce ingredients until smooth.
• In a separate bowl, stir together aioli ingredients and set aside.

Assembly

• Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough to parchment paper.
• Spread the Korean-style sauce over the dough using a spoon.
• Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
• Add bulgogi beef, chopped kimchi, and sliced red onion.
• Slide the pizza (with parchment) onto the preheated stone or baking sheet.
• Bake for 12–15 minutes, until crust is golden and cheese is bubbly.
• Remove from oven and drizzle with gochujang aioli.
• Garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.

Notes

• Shortcut Tip: Use pre-cooked bulgogi from your local Korean market for faster prep.
• Vegetarian Option: Substitute beef with Korean BBQ-style mushrooms or marinated tofu.
• Spice Level: Adjust gochujang quantities based on your heat tolerance.

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