Description
Bulgogi beef sandwich delivers Korean barbecue magic between two perfectly toasted buns, bringing together sizzling marinated meat and crisp toppings. Savory, sweet, and irresistibly bold flavors will transport you to Seoul’s bustling street food scene with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- ½ pound (226 grams) ground beef
Vegetables:
- ½ onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ green bell pepper, sliced
- ½ cup champignon mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup lettuce, sliced
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons bulgogi sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Dairy and Fats:
- ⅓ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons oil
Bread:
- 4 hot dog buns
Instructions
- Carefully split hot dog buns lengthwise using a sharp serrated knife, ensuring a clean cut.
- Gently brush interior surfaces of buns with softened butter and lightly toast in a skillet until golden and crisp.
- Warm a large skillet over medium heat and drizzle with cooking oil.
- Sauté chopped onions, minced garlic, and diced green bell peppers until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spatula.
- Pour bulgogi sauce and Worcestershire sauce over the meat, stirring to distribute flavors evenly.
- Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Fold sliced mushrooms into the beef and continue cooking until meat is completely browned and vegetables are tender.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the beef mixture and gently stir until cheese melts and blends smoothly.
- Line the toasted bun interiors with crisp lettuce leaves.
- Generously spoon the hot beef and cheese mixture onto the lettuce-lined buns.
- Serve immediately while the filling remains warm and the buns retain their slight crispness.
Notes
- Opt for whole wheat or gluten-free buns to accommodate different dietary needs while maintaining the sandwich’s delicious flavor profile.
- Toast buns until they achieve a golden-brown color for extra crunch and enhanced bread texture that complements the savory beef filling.
- Swap ground beef with plant-based crumbles or finely chopped mushrooms for a vegetarian version that keeps the robust bulgogi sauce essence.
- Enhance meal prep by preparing
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg