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A close-up of a delicious Spicy Kimchi Bulgogi Cheesesteak sandwich, overflowing with tender meat, onions, and melted cheese.

Spicy Kimchi Bulgogi Cheesesteak Recipe

This recipe combines the bold flavors of Korean bulgogi and kimchi with the classic American cheesesteak for a unique fusion dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Main
Cuisine: American, 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
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
For the Sandwich
  • 2 hamburger buns or hoagie rolls or 4 slices of bread
  • 2 lettuce leaves
For the Gochujang Mayo (Optional)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon gochujang adjust to taste or use buldak sauce, sriracha, or other hot sauce

Equipment

  • Pan

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 bun, then toast the bun, 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, simply heat it up 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 softens slightly and deepens in color, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Top the kimchi mixture with cheese. Cover the pan and continue to cook over medium-low heat until the cheese melts.
  5. Meanwhile, if making the gochujang mayo, mix the mayonnaise with gochujang until well combined.
  6. Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom half of the toasted bun. Add the bulgogi and kimchi cheese mixture on top of the lettuce. Add the top half of the bun.

Notes

This recipe is a delicious fusion of Korean and American flavors, perfect for those who enjoy bold and spicy tastes. Feel free to adjust the amount of gochujang or use your favorite hot sauce for the mayo.

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