Description
A refined fusion of bulgogi, kimchi, and melted cheese tucked into a crusty roll, elevating classic comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb thinly sliced ribeye or sirloin (about 450 g), well-trimmed
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (grapeseed or canola), room temperature
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp mirin or dry sherry
- 1 tbsp brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 cup well-drained, coarsely chopped kimchi
- 4 oz provolone or mozzarella, thinly sliced
- 2 large sandwich rolls or hoagies, split and lightly toasted
- 1 small yellow onion, thinly sliced and softened
- 2 scallions, finely sliced for garnish
- Optional: toasted sesame seeds, thinly sliced jalapeño
Instructions
- Marinate the beef: combine soy, mirin, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a bowl. Add the sliced beef, toss thoroughly, and let sit for 10–20 minutes.
- Sweat the onion: heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onion, a pinch of salt, and cook until translucent and caramelized, about 8–10 minutes.
- Sear the beef: raise heat to medium-high, add remaining oil, then spread marinated beef in a single layer. Let it brown without crowding for about 1–2 minutes per side.
- Combine and finish: return all beef to the skillet with onions. Add chopped kimchi and toss briefly to warm through, about 1 minute.
- Melt the cheese: divide the beef mixture into portions, top with cheese, reduce heat to low, and cover briefly until melted.
- Toast and assemble: lightly toast rolls, spoon cheesy bulgogi and kimchi onto each roll, garnish with scallions and sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
Notes
Use thinly sliced beef for quick sear; room-temperature cheese melts more evenly. Pat kimchi dry to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg