Description
Spicy Kimchi Bulgogi Cheesesteak is a bold fusion sandwich combining sweet-and-spicy Korean bulgogi beef with tangy kimchi, melted cheese, and a soft hoagie roll for a crave-worthy, umami-packed meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ribeye steak, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 cup kimchi, chopped
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 8 slices provolone or mozzarella cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
- Add sliced beef to the marinade and let sit for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onions and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add marinated beef and cook until browned and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes.
- Stir in chopped kimchi and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Divide the beef mixture into four portions in the pan and top each with cheese slices.
- Cover briefly until cheese melts.
- Toast hoagie rolls lightly and fill each with a portion of the beef mixture.
- Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, add sliced fresh chilies or more gochujang.
- Kimchi should be well-fermented for best flavor.
- Serve with fries or pickled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-American Fusion