Juicy Korean Beef Bulgogi Sandwich

This Juicy Korean Beef Bulgogi Sandwich is loaded with tender steak, sweet-spicy gochujang sauce, and melty cheese—an irresistible fusion of Korean BBQ and cozy comfort food.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Asian, Korean

Servings

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

2 tbsp oil
1 lb shaved or very thinly sliced steak
6 slices sourdough bread - lightly toasted
1 red onion - thinly sliced
Toasted white sesame seeds - optional

Optional sandwich topping ingredients:

Romaine lettuce
Cucumber - sliced
Fresh cilantro - chopped
Green onions - julienned or chopped
Mozzarella cheese - or the cheese of your choice

Sauce Ingredients:

3 cloves garlic - minced
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp Korean red pepper paste - Gochujang
2 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp Korean chili flakes - Gochugaru

Instructions

In a bowl, mix together all the sauce ingredients until well combined.
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté on low-medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until soft and slightly caramelized.
Increase the heat to medium, then add the shaved steak to the skillet. Sauté for about 3 minutes (slightly longer if you are using sliced steak instead of shaved), until the meat is mostly cooked through.
Pour the prepared sauce over the meat and onions. Stir to coat evenly and simmer on low until the sauce has reduced and thickened, and about 80% of it has been absorbed. Top with sesame seeds, if using.
Assemble the sandwiches by layering romaine lettuce and/or sliced cucumbers, the bulgogi beef mixture, cheese of your choice, chopped cilantro, and/or green onions onto a slice of sourdough bread. Top with another slice of bread to complete the sandwich.
Serve warm and enjoy!

Keyword 30 minutes, Asian, beef, Dinner, High Protein, Korean, Main Course, Sandwich