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A close-up of a delicious Spicy Kimchi Bulgogi Cheesesteak sandwich, filled with marinated beef, kimchi, onions, and melted cheese, drizzled with sauce.

Spicy Kimchi Bulgogi Cheesesteak Recipe

This recipe combines the bold flavors of Korean bulgogi and kimchi with the comforting format of a cheesesteak. It's a fusion dish perfect for adventurous home cooks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Main
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesesteak
  • 8 ounces marinated bulgogi meat, uncooked use more to taste or leftover cooked bulgogi
  • 1/2 cup packed, sliced kimchi
  • 1/4 medium onion, thinly sliced optional
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese or 2 slices mozzarella, American, provolone, etc
  • 2 hamburger buns or hoagie rolls or 4 slices of bread
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
  • 2 leaves lettuce
Gochujang Mayo (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon gochujang adjust to taste or use buldak sauce, sriracha, or other hot sauce

Equipment

  • Pan
  • serving plate

Method
 

  1. Melt butter or add olive oil to a preheated pan over medium heat. Spread butter or drizzle oil on the cut sides of the buns. Toast the buns, cut side down, until golden brown. Transfer to a serving plate.
  2. Reheat the pan over high heat. Cook the marinated meat, loosening and flipping it once or twice. Transfer to another plate. If using cooked bulgogi, heat it in the pan.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-high and add a couple of teaspoons of cooking oil. Stir fry the kimchi and optional onion slices until the kimchi is slightly soft and deep in color, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Top the kimchi mixture with cheese. Cover the pan and cook over medium-low heat until the cheese melts.
  5. Meanwhile, if making the optional gochujang mayo, mix the mayonnaise with gochujang until well combined.
  6. Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun. Add the bulgogi and kimchi cheese mixture on top.

Notes

This recipe is a fusion of Korean flavors and a classic American cheesesteak. It's a great way to explore bold tastes and create a unique meal.

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