Kimchi Mac and Beef

Chef notes

I love kimchi Bolognese, but it takes a while to cook, and when you're cooking family meal at a restaurant, you don't have time for that. This is when mac and beef comes in handy. It's a real crowd-pleaser, my staff loves it and it takes just 30 minutes to make, max. By the time the pasta has cooked, you're good to go.

The backstory of this recipe is that it's my love letter to Hamburger Helper and the convenience store chain Wawa, which used to sell it. Since I never ate it at home, it became my American dream food. When I got older, I had to make my own version, which — spoiler alert — has kimchi in it.

Technique tip: Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.