Kimchi Frito Pie

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced, white and green parts separated
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3/4 cup homemade or store-bought low sodium chicken or beef broth
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 cups roughly chopped kimchi
• 8 bags of individual-sized Fritos corn chips
• Shredded cheddar cheese, for garnish
• Roughly chopped cilantro, for garnish

Directions

1. Warm both oils in a large wok set over high heat until they look glossy and hot. Add the ginger, garlic and white green onion pieces, then stir-fry only until the garlic starts taking on color, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
2. Add the beef to the wok and use a wooden spoon or spatula to break it into small pieces. Stir-fry until the meat is fully cooked, 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Sprinkle in the pepper, then add the soy sauce and sugar, stirring until everything is evenly mixed. In a small bowl, whisk together the beef stock and cornstarch, then pour that into the wok.
4. Cook, stirring, until the sauce cooks down and turns thicker, 3-4 minutes. Add the kimchi and stir just until it is heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Open one end of each Frito bag and spoon the kimchi beef mixture inside. Finish with shredded cheese, cilantro and the remaining green onions, then serve right away.