Looking for a hearty Korean-style dish that’s packed with bold, savoury flavour and comes together quickly? This Gochujang & Doenjang Minced Beef Stir-Fry is the perfect answer. It’s a weeknight-friendly recipe that doesn’t skimp on flavour—rich, spicy, and satisfying, with a beautifully balanced sauce that coats every bite of tender beef and vegetables.
At the heart of the dish are two iconic Korean condiments: gochujang, a spicy-sweet fermented chilli paste, and doenjang, a deeply umami-rich fermented soybean paste. Together, they create a punchy base that clings to the beef and infuses the mushrooms, onion, red capsicum, and peas with mouthwatering depth. The combination of textures—from the juicy minced beef to the crisp capsicum and soft mushrooms—makes every mouthful interesting and moreish.
This stir-fry is delicious served over steamed rice, noodles, or even in a lettuce wrap for a lighter take. It’s also incredibly versatile—turn up the heat with extra gochujang, or mellow things out with a touch more sweetness. Whether you’re after a cosy dinner or a flavoursome side for a Korean-inspired feast, this dish delivers a big impact with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 500 grams minced beef
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 onion (finely chopped)
- 1 red capsicum (diced)
- 1 cup mushrooms (sliced (shiitake or button))
- 1/2 cup green peas ((fresh or frozen))
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoons ginger (minced)
- 3 tablespoons seasame seeds
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon gochujang
- 1 tablespoon doenjang
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon seasame oil
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix gochujang, doenjang, soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, and water. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add minced beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add onion, capsicum, and mushrooms. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened. Add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- Return the beef to the pan and stir in the sauce. Mix well and cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Stir in peas and seasame seeds and cook for another minute.
- Drizzle with sesame oil and serve hot over steamed rice or noodles. Optionally garnish with fried shallots, chopped spring onions or seasame seeds.
Nutritional Information
- Per serving
- Energy: 450 kcal / 1881 kJ
- Fat: 20 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Carbs: 22 g
