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Two delicious Spicy Kimchi Bulgogi Cheesesteak sandwiches on a white plate, filled with savory meat, onions, and melted cheese.

Spicy Kimchi Bulgogi Cheesesteak Recipe

This recipe combines the classic cheesesteak with the bold flavors of Korean bulgogi and spicy kimchi. 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 servings
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
  • 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 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. Transfer to another plate. If using cooked bulgogi, heat it in the pan.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-high. 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 the bun. Add the bulgogi and kimchi cheese mixture on top.

Notes

This recipe is a fusion of classic cheesesteak and Korean flavors, perfect for those who enjoy bold and unique tastes. It can be adapted for a low-carb lifestyle by using lettuce wraps instead of buns.

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