Savory Stir-Fried Beef Gochujang Paste
Easy Beef Stir-Fried Gochujang Recipe for Summer (Long-Lasting)
A delightful side dish that’s perfect for hot summer days when cooking feels like a chore! This Beef Stir-Fried Gochujang paste is a flavor explosion when paired with fresh lettuce wraps. ^^ Made with care, it can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks, making it a reliable pantry staple for those days when your appetite is a little low. It’s ready to eat without any further cooking, bringing joy to both the cook and the diner!
Main Ingredients- 165g Ground Beef
- 1/2 medium Onion
- 2 Shiitake Mushrooms
- 1 Green Onion (Scallion)
Seasoning- 150ml Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 50ml Water
- 2 Tbsp Honey
- 2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce from Marinated Crabs (or regular soy sauce)
- 2 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 150ml Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 50ml Water
- 2 Tbsp Honey
- 2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce from Marinated Crabs (or regular soy sauce)
- 2 Tbsp Sesame Oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the vegetables for the stir-fried gochujang paste. Finely mince 1/2 medium onion and 2 shiitake mushrooms after cleaning them thoroughly. Mincing them small will help them blend well with the gochujang later.
Step 2
Thinly slice the white and green parts of 1 green onion. You can also mince it even finer if you prefer.
Step 3
Prepare 165g of ground beef. You can use store-bought ground beef, or for a fresher, more delicious taste, grind your preferred cut of beef yourself.
Step 4
Now, let’s start stir-frying. Heat 1 Tbsp of sesame oil in a pan. Add the minced onion, 2 Tbsp of minced garlic, and the sliced green onion. Sauté over medium-low heat until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Gently stir-fry until aromatic.
Step 5
Once the onion starts to turn translucent, add the minced shiitake mushrooms and continue to stir-fry. The mushrooms will add a deeper flavor to the paste.
Step 6
When the vegetables are partially cooked, add the ground beef. Stir-fry until the beef is no longer pink and becomes crumbly. If the pan seems dry, add a little more sesame oil.
Step 7
Now, add the star ingredient: Gochujang! Add 150ml of gochujang and stir well with the beef and vegetables for another 2-3 minutes. Stir-frying the gochujang reduces any bitterness and enhances its savory notes.
Step 8
Pour in 50ml of water into the stir-fried gochujang mixture. Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir continuously with a spatula to prevent sticking. Let it simmer until the sauce thickens, which should take about 5-7 minutes.
Step 9
Finally, it’s time to add the ingredients for sweetness and extra flavor. Stir in 2 Tbsp of honey, 1 Tbsp of crab soy sauce (or regular soy sauce), and the remaining 1 Tbsp of sesame oil until everything is well combined. Simmer for another moment until slightly reduced, then turn off the heat. Your delicious Beef Stir-Fried Gochujang paste is ready! Once cooled, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks of enjoyment.
