This bulgogi cheesesteak recipe is just as cheesy, savory, and satisfying as the ones you’d find at your favorite fusion spot, only easier to make at home!
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Instructions
Use pre-sliced beef for convenience. If slicing at home, freeze ribeye until firm to make thin, even cuts against the grain.
Add the ingredients to a food processor or blender to make the marinade puree:
½ Korean Pear (Peeled and Core Removed), ½ Yellow Onion Medium Sized (Quartered), 3 cloves Garlic , 1-2 slices Ginger (peeled)
Once fully blended, add the puree to your sliced beef along with the remaining marinade ingredients:
¼ cup Soy Sauce, 3 tablespoon Brown Sugar, 2 tablespoon Mirin, 1.5 tablespoon Sesame Oil, ⅛ teaspoon Black Pepper, ½ tablespoon Sesame Seeds (optional)
Cover and refrigerate atleast 10 minutes or up to 24 hours for best flavor and tenderization.
Heat your pan to medium and add 1 tablespoon of butter per hoagie roll. Toast the bread on both sides and remove.
Add oil to the pan and cook onions until softened and remove.
To the pan, add marinated beef and avoid over crowding the pan. Sear on each side for about 1-3 minutes until cooked.
Turn off the heat and combine onions with cooked beef and form into 4 even portions the size of the rolls.
Add 2 slices of cheese to each portion and cover until the cheese is melted.
Transfer the bulgogi cheesesteak meat and cheese, onions portions onto each roll. Serve with gochujan aioli, kimchi and enjoy!
Gochujang Aioli
In a small bowl, combine gochujang, sesame oil, and mayo.
1 teaspoon Gochujang , ½ teaspoon Sesame oil , 2 tablespoon Mayo
Mix until smooth and creamy.
Taste and adjust. Add more gochujang for heat or more mayo for a milder flavor.
Notes
Note 1 : If you are using the thin sliced beef from the Asian market you can marinate for just 10 minutes. If the meat is thicker (Costco 3mm) I'd recommend at least 30 minutes to let the pears tenderize the meat, and even overnight for best results on thick cuts!Note 2 : Using Korean Pear will provide you with the most tender beef. If you can't find Korean pears, Asian pears, Apples and Pears will also work.Note 3: Cook the beef in small batches to keep the pan hot. Overcrowding lowers the heat and releases excess liquid, which will steam the meat instead of searing it. Cooking in small batches ensure proper char on the beef.