Gochujang Minced Beef Bulgogi
This gochujang minced beef bulgogi is a flavourful twist on a classic Korean dish, combining the rich, spicy depth of gochujang with tender minced beef....
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 500 grams minced beef
- 1 medium onion
- 2 carrots finely diced
- 1 cup peas
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon gochujang
- 1 tablespoon doenjang
- 1 tablespoon honey optional
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon fried shallots
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp of sesame oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent. Stir in the diced carrots and peas, cooking until the carrots start to soften, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
Push the vegetables to the side of the pan and add the remaining 1 tbsp of sesame oil to the center. Add the minced beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned all over.
- 3
Once the beef is browned, mix in the vegetables. Stir in the gochujang, doenjang, and soy sauce, ensuring the beef and vegetables are well coated. If you prefer a slightly sweeter flavour, add 1 tbsp of honey or brown sugar.
- 4
Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld together. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Stir in sesame seeds.
- 5
Garnish with fried shallots or chopped spring onions if desired, Serve with fried rice or kimchi.