Hearty and Delicious Beef Gang-Doenjang
The Ultimate Appetite Booster! Beef Gang-Doenjang Recipe
On days when your appetite disappears, this beef gang-doenjang will magically bring it back! Enjoy it mixed with warm rice or wrapped in crisp cabbage leaves. It’s a deeply savory and rich soybean paste stew that will make you finish a bowl of rice in no time. This hearty side dish is perfect for the whole family.
Main Ingredients- 300g Ground Beef
- 2 stalks Green Onions
- 2 Onions
- 1 Zucchini
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic (for sautéing)
- 1 handful Whole Garlic Cloves (thinly sliced)
- 2 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 5 Cheongyang Peppers (finely chopped)
- Slurry (3 Tbsp Cornstarch + 3 Tbsp Water)
Seasoning Ingredients- 2 Tbsp Homemade Doenjang (Soybean Paste)
- 1 Tbsp Gochujang (Chili Paste)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic (for seasoning)
- 1 Tbsp Dadam Doenjang Jjigae Doenjang (or regular doenjang)
- 1 Tbsp Chicken Stock (or 1 Tbsp Anchovy-Kelp Broth)
- 2 Tbsp Homemade Doenjang (Soybean Paste)
- 1 Tbsp Gochujang (Chili Paste)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic (for seasoning)
- 1 Tbsp Dadam Doenjang Jjigae Doenjang (or regular doenjang)
- 1 Tbsp Chicken Stock (or 1 Tbsp Anchovy-Kelp Broth)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare your anchovy broth. In a pot, combine water, dried anchovies, and kelp, then simmer to create a flavorful broth. (If unavailable, you can use store-bought broth or plain water.)
Step 2
In a bowl, place the ground beef. Add 2 Tbsp oyster sauce and 1 Tbsp minced garlic, then mix well and let it marinate for a short while. This will infuse the beef with flavor.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, combine 2 Tbsp homemade doenjang, 1 Tbsp gochujang, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp Dadam Doenjang Jjigae Doenjang, and 1 Tbsp chicken stock. Mix thoroughly to create a delicious seasoning paste. Set aside.
Step 4
Finely chop the green onions and onions. Thinly slice the whole garlic cloves. Heat a pan with a generous amount of cooking oil over medium-low heat. Add the chopped green onions, sliced garlic, and onions, and sauté until fragrant, being careful not to burn them. This step builds a wonderful aromatic base.
Step 5
Add the marinated ground beef to the pan and stir-fry. Break up any clumps of beef as you cook. To prevent sticking, add a little more cooking oil intermittently. Cook until the beef is just cooked through.
Step 6
Add the prepared seasoning paste to the pan and stir well with the beef. Continue to cook for about 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Dice the zucchini into bite-sized pieces and finely chop the Cheongyang peppers. Add them to the pan and stir-fry along with the other ingredients. Cook until the zucchini is slightly translucent.
Step 8
Pour in the prepared anchovy broth to cover the ingredients generously. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the flavors have melded. To achieve the desired consistency, gradually add the cornstarch slurry (3 Tbsp cornstarch mixed with 3 Tbsp water), stirring until the stew becomes slightly thickened. Once it reaches a nice, thick consistency, turn off the heat and enjoy this delicious gang-doenjang!
