Onion Pie with Monterey Jack Cheese

4 servings

90 minutes

Onion pie with Monterey Jack cheese is a fragrant dish that combines the tenderness of melting cheese and the rich flavor of marinated meat. American cuisine is known for comfort food, and this pie is a great testament to that. Its creation story traces back to culinary experiments with Korean marinades that give the meat a unique depth of flavor. The sweet caramelization of onions combined with spicy cheese makes the pie perfect for a cozy family dinner or friendly gatherings. Its texture—soft inside and crispy crust outside—turns each serving into a gastronomic delight. It pairs wonderfully with refreshing salads and spicy sauces, enhancing the palette of taste sensations.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 678.8
• Proteins: 42g
• Fats: 45.6g
• Carbohydrates: 23.3g

Ingredients

• Soy sauce: 0.3 glass
• Brown sugar: 2 tbsp
• Gochujang paste: 2 tbsp
• Sesame oil: 1 tbsp
• Vinegar: 1 tbsp
• Leek: 2 pc
• Garlic: 3 clove
• Ground ginger: 1 tsp
• Ground black pepper: 0.3 tsp
• Beef tenderloin: 400 g
• Cheddar cheese: 1 glass
• Monterey Jack Cheese: 100 g
• Coriander: to taste

Cooking steps

1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, chopped green onion, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Mix well. Place the sliced beef in the marinade. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. If you have time, you can marinate the meat overnight.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soy sauce: 0.3 glass
   • Brown sugar: 2 tablespoons
   • Gochujang paste: 2 tablespoons
   • Sesame oil: 1 tablespoon
   • Vinegar: 1 tablespoon
   • Leek: 2 pieces
   • Garlic: 3 cloves
   • Ground ginger: 1 teaspoon
   • Ground black pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
   • Beef tenderloin: 400 g

2. Heat a large skillet. Sear the meat in the skillet. Remove the skillet from the heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef tenderloin: 400 g

3. Prepare onion pancakes and place them on a paper towel to get rid of excess oil.

4. Place meat and cheese on 2 pancakes. Heat a skillet over medium heat and place one filled pancake in the skillet. Cover it with another pancake.

   Required ingredients:

   • Beef tenderloin: 400 g
   • Cheddar cheese: 1 glass
   • Monterey Jack Cheese: 100 g

5. Fry until the cheese starts to melt and the bottom pancake becomes crispy. Flip the pie. Remove the fried pie from the heat and repeat the procedure with the second pancake.

6. Ready pies can be brushed with kochudyan sauce and garnished with chopped onion and cilantro. Serve hot. Bon appétit!

   Required ingredients:

   • Gochujang paste: 2 tablespoons
   • Leek: 2 pieces
   • Coriander:  to taste