Bulgogi Beef Arepa Sandwich — Sturdy Handheld Lunch
Category: On-the-Go | Ready in 18 minutes | Serves 1 adult or 2 kids | Naturally gluten-free
What You Need
- 2 Zavor & Co gluten-free arepas
- 8 oz thinly sliced beef (sirloin or ribeye)
- 3 tbsp tamari
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 cup chopped kimchi, well drained
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
How to Make It
- Toss the beef with the tamari, honey and a grated clove of garlic if you have one.
- Sear in a hot pan in a single layer until caramelized, 4-5 minutes; let cool slightly.
- Squeeze the kimchi dry and toss with the sesame oil to make a compact slaw.
- Warm the arepas in the toaster on high, 2-3 cycles.
- Pile the beef on one arepa, top with the drained kimchi slaw, close with the second arepa, press and wrap.
About This Recipe
Bulgogi means 'fire meat' — thin beef marinated in soy, sugar and garlic, then grilled fast and hot. Use tamari in place of soy sauce to keep it gluten-free, and drain the kimchi well so the sandwich stays tight.
Keep Your Freezer Stocked for Busy Days
These recipes work because the hard part is already done. Zavor & Co delivers gluten-free arepas straight to your door — heat them from frozen in minutes and dinner is halfway there.
