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Korean Steak Sandwich

Korean Steak Sandwich features thinly sliced ribeye marinated in gochujang sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Korean-Inspired Fusion

Ingredients
  

Steak and Marinade

  • 2 medium ribeye steaks approx. 320g / 0.7 lb total
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp gochujang paste
  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • 2 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp apple juice or rice vinegar halal-friendly substitute
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 sweet apple grated
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil

Sandwich and Filling

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • ½ red bell pepper sliced
  • ½ yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 4 thick slices rustic bread such as tiger bread
  • 2 tbsp salted butter melted
  • ¼ tsp sesame seeds
  • 75 g mature cheddar cheese grated
  • ½ small red onion sliced
  • 2 small jalapeños sliced
  • 3 spring onions thinly sliced

Sauce

  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 small garlic clove minced
  • 2 tsp sweet chili sauce

Instructions
 

  • Place the ribeye steak in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up. This makes slicing easier.
  • Remove and slice thinly (about 2mm strips).
  • In a bowl, combine soy sauce, gochujang, ginger, brown sugar, apple juice (or rice vinegar), garlic, black pepper, grated apple, and sesame oil.
  • Add steak slices, mix well, cover, and marinate for 30 minutes (refrigerate if longer).
  • Heat oil in a large pan over high heat. Cook the steak for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until caramelized. Drain excess liquid if needed. Set aside to rest.
  • In the same pan, cook sliced bell peppers for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened. Remove from heat.
  • Brush melted butter on one side of each bread slice.
  • Place two slices butter-side down. Layer peppers, steak, sesame seeds, cheddar cheese, red onion, jalapeños, and spring onions. Top with remaining bread slices, butter-side facing out.
  • Cook sandwiches in a pan over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and cheese melts.
  • Mix mayonnaise and minced garlic. Open sandwiches, drizzle garlic mayo and sweet chili sauce inside, close, and serve immediately.
  • This Korean Steak Sandwich is best enjoyed hot while the cheese is perfectly melted.

Notes

  • Serve with fries, coleslaw, or cucumber salad.