Gochujang Minced Beef Bulgogi

Name: Gochujang Minced Beef Bulgogi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 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 honey optional; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon fried shallots; salt and pepper to taste

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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.

Perfectly balanced with the umami notes of doenjang and enhanced by the bold heat of chili flakes, this dish delivers an irresistible kick. Served over rice, it’s a hearty, comforting meal that brings the vibrant tastes of Korea to your plate.

Double the soy sauce and gochujang for an extra punch of flavour, and the addition of sesame seeds adds a nutty richness that ties the dish together. Whether enjoyed as a main course or part of a larger Korean-inspired feast, gochujang minced beef bulgogi is sure to become a new favourite.

Gochujang Minced Beef Bulgogi

Preparation: 10 min
Cooking: 20 min
Ready in: 30 min

For: 4

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Ingredients

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 honey (optional)
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon fried shallots
salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

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.
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.
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.
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.
Garnish with fried shallots or chopped spring onions if desired, Serve with fried rice or kimchi.