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.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp oil
- 14-16 oz shaved or very thinly sliced steak
- 4 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
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Korean red pepper paste - Gochujang
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp 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!
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