Hearty Beef Doenjang Jjigae (10-Minute Super Simple Recipe)
Make Beef Doenjang Jjigae in 10 Minutes Without Broth
Busy days? No problem! In just 10 minutes, you can savor a rich and savory Korean soybean paste stew (Doenjang Jjigae) with beef, no extra broth needed. Discover this irresistible recipe that will have you finishing a bowl of rice in no time.
Basic Ingredients
- 100g Beef (for stew or bulgogi cut)
- 4 Tbsp Doenjang (Korean soybean paste – use homemade or store-bought as preferred)
- 2 cups Water (approx. 400ml)
- 1 medium Potato
- 1/2 medium Onion
- 2 Korean Green Chili Peppers (adjust for spice level)
- 1/2 Mushroom (e.g., shiitake, king oyster)
- 1/4 Zucchini
- A little Green Onion
- 1/2 block Firm Tofu
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all the ingredients for the Doenjang Jjigae. Dice the potato, onion, and zucchini into about 1cm thick pieces. Cut the tofu into 1.5cm cubes. Slice the beef into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
Slice the Korean green chili peppers and green onions diagonally to add a fresh, spicy kick and aroma. If you have red chili peppers, slicing them in as well will add a more appealing color.
Step 3
Pour 2 cups (approx. 400ml) of water into a pot and add the diced potatoes and onions. As these vegetables simmer, they will soften and infuse the broth with flavor.
Step 4
Once the water comes to a boil, wait a moment.
Step 5
Add the sliced beef to the pot. The beef will enrich the flavor of the stew.
Step 6
Add about 4 tablespoons of doenjang and dissolve it well. After adding the doenjang, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 5-7 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender. Stir occasionally to prevent clumps of doenjang.
Step 7
Once the potatoes are somewhat cooked, add the sliced zucchini and mushrooms. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Step 8
Finally, add the cubed tofu. Gently stir to avoid breaking the tofu.
Step 9
Add the prepared green onions and Korean green chili peppers (and red chili peppers, if using) and bring to a brief boil. Your delicious Doenjang Jjigae is now complete! Let it simmer for just another 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 10
Behold your steaming, delicious Beef Doenjang Jjigae! Enjoy it heartily with a warm bowl of rice.
