Real Rice Thief! Sweet & Salty Beef Jangjorim (Recommended for Kids’ Side Dish & Lunchbox)
The Ultimate Recipe for Delicious Beef Jangjorim, a Family Favorite
Let’s make the perfectly balanced sweet and salty Beef Jangjorim, a true ‘rice thief’ that your husband and kids will adore. This recipe is easy and results in a delicious dish that makes for a satisfying side dish when made in a larger batch.
Main Ingredients- Beef for Jangjorim (e.g., eye of round or flat iron) 300g
- Whole garlic cloves 8
- Chili peppers (e.g., Cheongyang or regular) 8
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
We’re going to make delicious Beef Jangjorim, perfect as a side dish for children or a hearty lunchbox meal. It’s a true ‘rice thief’!
Step 2
First, place the beef for Jangjorim in a pot. Add enough water to cover the meat and boil on high heat for at least 20 minutes until thoroughly cooked. This long simmering process will make the beef tender and remove any gamey odors.
Step 3
You can shred the boiled beef along the grain, but sometimes it can be tough or difficult to tear. To achieve a neater, more uniform size, I first slice the beef to a consistent length with a knife, then shred or cut it into bite-sized pieces by hand.
Step 4
Now, let’s prepare the Jangjorim sauce. Pour 400ml of the beef broth into the pot. If you don’t have beef broth, plain water is also fine. Add 4 Tbsp of soy sauce, 1-1.5 Tbsp of oligosaccharide (adjust to your preferred sweetness), and a pinch of black pepper. Mix well to create the braising sauce.
Step 5
Add the sliced beef, whole garlic cloves, and chili peppers to the prepared sauce. Simmer over low heat until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients. Gently simmering until the sauce is reduced and coats the ingredients well is the secret to its delicious flavor. Stir occasionally to ensure the sauce evenly penetrates the beef.
Step 6
And there you have it – delicious Beef Jangjorim is complete! The perfect balance of salty and sweet makes it an exceptional side dish for rice. Let it cool and store it in the refrigerator for a tasty meal over several days.
