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Easy Korean kimchi bulgogi cheesesteak – savory, spicy, cheesy
Maria Canilssom

Kimchi Bulgogi Cheesesteak

This Kimchi Bulgogi Cheesesteak is the ultimate fusion dinner! Tender, sweet-savory Korean beef meets spicy kimchi and melted cheese in a toasted roll. An irresistible flavor explosion that's ready in 30 minutes. For more easy Korean flavor, try our Korean Ground Beef Bowl.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Korean-American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb beef sirloin or ribeye, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 cup kimchi, chopped (plus 2 tbsp juice)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup bell peppers (any color), thinly sliced
  • 4 slices provolone or American cheese
  • 4 hoagie rolls, toasted
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Sesame seeds & sliced green onions (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Large Skillet or Wok Essential for high-heat stir-frying.
  • sharp knife For thinly slicing beef against the grain.

Method
 

  1. Make the marinade: Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Add sliced beef, toss to coat, and marinate for 15-30 minutes.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onions and bell peppers until tender and caramelized, 5-6 minutes. Remove from skillet.
  3. In the same hot skillet, add the marinated beef in a single layer. Sear for 1-2 minutes without moving, then stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until just cooked.
  4. Return veggies to the skillet. Add chopped kimchi and its juice. Toss everything together and cook for 1-2 more minutes until heated through.
  5. Pile the hot bulgogi-kimchi mixture into toasted hoagie rolls. Top each with a slice of cheese. Broil for 1-2 minutes to melt cheese.
  6. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pro Tips: For tender beef, slice it thinly against the grain and marinate for at least 30 minutes. Cook the beef in a very hot skillet in a single layer to get a proper sear and caramelization, not steam. Don't drain your kimchi—the juices add incredible flavor and help create a delicious sauce. For the best experience, toast your hoagie rolls so they don't get soggy.