Spicy Kimchi Bulgogi Cheesesteak Recipe

recipe image of a realistic top down mise en place shot showing the fresh ingredients marinated beef kimchi bulgogi sauce provolone cheese hoisin sauce garlic ginger green onions sesame oil gochujang mushrooms bell peppers brioche bun arranged on a white marble kitchen counter with healthy clear glass bowls and rustic brown wooden kitchen sets under soft diffuse daylight

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Spicy Kimchi Bulgogi Cheesesteak Recipe

A quick and delicious Korean fusion cheesesteak that combines the bold flavors of bulgogi sauce, spicy gochujang, and tangy kimchi with melty provolone cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights and gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Korean

Calories: 550

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Beef

1 lb thinly sliced ribeye or sirloin or use pre-marinated bulgogi beef
2 tbsp bulgogi sauce store-bought or homemade
1 tbsp gochujang adjust for spice level
2 tsp sesame oil
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp fresh ginger grated

For the Vegetables

1 cup kimchi drained and roughly chopped
0.5 cup sliced mushrooms cremini or shiitake
0.5 cup sliced bell peppers any color

For the Cheese and Buns

4 slices provolone cheese or mozzarella for a milder melt
4 soft brioche buns or hoagie rolls
2 green onions sliced for garnish

Equipment

Large Cast Iron Skillet
Mixing bowl
- Spatula

Method

Prep the Beef

Sear the Beef

Cook the Vegetables

Combine and Melt

Toast the Buns

Assemble the Sandwiches

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 35g

Notes

This recipe is scalable. Need to feed a crowd? Double the beef and kimchi, pile it high on a sheet pan, and let everyone build their own sandwich. It is the kind of meal that brings people together, exactly what food should do.

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