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A close-up of a Spicy Kimchi Bulgogi Cheesesteak sandwich on a grey plate, with melted cheese and visible kimchi.

Spicy Kimchi Bulgogi Cheesesteak Recipe

This recipe combines the savory flavors of Korean bulgogi with the spicy tang of kimchi and the cheesy goodness 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: Fusion, 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 leaves lettuce
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
  • 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 bun. 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, stirring and flipping once or twice, until cooked through. If using leftover cooked bulgogi, simply heat it up. Transfer the meat to another plate.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-high and add a couple of teaspoons of cooking oil to the pan. Stir fry the kimchi and optional onion slices for 3 to 4 minutes, until the kimchi is slightly softened and deep in color.
  4. Top the kimchi mixture with cheese. Cover the pan and cook over medium-low heat until the cheese melts.
  5. Optional: 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. Drizzle with gochujang mayo if using.

Notes

This recipe is a fusion of Korean and American flavors, perfect for those who enjoy spicy and savory dishes. Adjust the amount of gochujang to your spice preference.

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