Magical Beef Gochujang Paste
The Secret to Delicious Bibimbap: Making Beef Gochujang Paste!
Introducing a versatile beef gochujang paste that you can easily make at home and store in your refrigerator! With this special paste, any bibimbap you make will taste amazing. It’s the perfect preserved side dish for when you have a loss of appetite or are short on time. Enjoy a quick and satisfying meal!
Main Ingredients- 200g ground beef
- 1/4 onion
- 1 bunch scallions (approx. 50g)
- Vegetable oil, as needed
- Sesame seeds, as needed
Beef Marinade Ingredients- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/3 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin)
Gochujang Sauce Ingredients- 6 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Bibimbap Toppings (Optional)- Bean sprouts, as needed
- 1 sunny-side-up fried egg
- A few pieces of soft tofu
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/3 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin)
Gochujang Sauce Ingredients- 6 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 3 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Bibimbap Toppings (Optional)- Bean sprouts, as needed
- 1 sunny-side-up fried egg
- A few pieces of soft tofu
- Bean sprouts, as needed
- 1 sunny-side-up fried egg
- A few pieces of soft tofu
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, gently press the ground beef with paper towels to remove any excess blood. Then, in a bowl, combine 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1/3 Tbsp sugar, 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic, and 1 Tbsp cooking wine. Mix well to marinate the beef. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 20 minutes; this will help tenderize the meat.
Step 2
Next, prepare the gochujang sauce by mixing 6 Tbsp gochujang, 3 Tbsp sugar, and 1 Tbsp sesame oil in a separate bowl. Mixing these in advance will make the cooking process smoother.
Step 3
Finely chop about a bunch of scallions. The fragrant scallions will add depth to the flavor of the gochujang paste.
Step 4
Finely chop 1/4 onion, just like the scallions. The sweetness of the onion will beautifully complement the gochujang, enhancing the overall savory taste.
Step 5
Heat a pan over medium heat and add a suitable amount of vegetable oil. First, add the chopped onions and scallions and sauté until fragrant. Cooking them over low heat can bring out even more flavor.
Step 6
Once the scallions turn a vibrant green and the onions become translucent, add the marinated ground beef and stir-fry everything together. It’s best to cook this over medium heat rather than high heat.
Step 7
It’s important to break up the beef with a spatula or spoon as it cooks to prevent it from clumping. Be careful not to let the beef burn.
Step 8
When the beef has lost its pink color and turned a savory brown, add all the pre-mixed gochujang sauce to the pan.
Step 9
Thoroughly combine the gochujang sauce with the beef and vegetables. Stir and cook gently, allowing the sauce to simmer and thicken slightly without burning. This will create a delicious yakgochujang.
Step 10
Continue to cook until the gochujang paste loses its slightly raw or heavy taste and develops a deep, rich flavor. Finish by sprinkling in 1 Tbsp of sesame oil and a generous pinch of sesame seeds for added nuttiness.
Step 11
Assemble your bibimbap by topping a bowl of warm rice with your chosen toppings like fresh bean sprouts, a sunny-side-up egg, and soft tofu. Then, generously dollop this homemade beef gochujang paste over everything and mix well! You’ll experience a magical flavor that will awaken your appetite.
