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

Spicy Kimchi Bulgogi Cheesesteak Recipe

A fusion dish combining the savory flavors of bulgogi and the spicy tang of kimchi with a classic cheesesteak.
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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
  • 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
  • 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, loosening and flipping it once or twice. If using cooked bulgogi, simply heat it up. Transfer to another plate.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-high. Add a couple of teaspoons of cooking oil to the pan. 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 continue to 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 the toasted bun. Add the bulgogi and kimchi cheese mixture on top. Drizzle with gochujang mayo if desired.

Notes

This recipe is a creative blend of Korean and American flavors, perfect for those who enjoy experimenting in the kitchen. Feel free to adjust the spice level by modifying the amount of gochujang or hot sauce used.

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