Spicy Korean Beef Stir-Fry
Very quick dish to make. Sweet and spicy. Incredibly tempting. Make sure to save extra rice – you may need more!
I feel something is living inside the fridge and cupboards… because when I open them, it’s either something is whistling or something is getting thrown to me. Meaning: I need to use them before I witness a suicidal scene.
One of my habits is when I find something unusual that interests me (and yes, I am talking about food-related stuff) or an ingredient I can only find in a store away from me, there’s a 99.9% chance that I will get that stuff even I still don’t know what to do with it! Hey, there’s my BFF Google! 😀
So yes, I am saying that when I got gochujang, I had only two things in mind – Bibimbap and Korean Fried Chicken. Oh, they were so good. Try them some time. 😉
What to do with the rest of the hot pepper paste? Hello again, Google!
In this recipe, I used beef (the source recipe calls for pork). The taste was a perfect balance between spicy and sweet! I perfectly paired this with sweet-pickled sliced cucumber and onions. Oh so so good! Of course, best with white rice.
C’mon… tell me you love this and will make this soon! 😀
I am taking this at this week’s Fiesta Friday # 149 with our dear Angie and lovely co-hosts Aunt Juju and Sandhya.
Spicy Korean Beef Stir-Fry
- Difficulty: easy
Ingredients:
- 500g beef, sliced into thin strips , washed and drained
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 1 onion, sliced
- Spring onions, for garnish
- Rice, to serve
Marinade:
- ½ cup pear, grated
- ¼ cup onion, grated
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, minced or finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp gochujang
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients for marinade.
- Add in beef and mix to incorporate the marinade.
- Keep in the fridge to marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- To cook, in a non-stick wok or skillet over high heat, add in oil.
- Saute garlic and onion and cook until fragrant.
- Add in marinated beef. Cook for about 7 minutes or until cooked and caramelized.
- Serve with white rice. Garnish with sliced spring onions.
Source recipe: RecipeTin Eats
Have a droolicious day! 😉
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Sarah 'n Spice
This looks so good! I need a plate or 3 of this right now 🙂
Jhuls
You need more rice then. 😀 Thanks, Sarah! x
FrugalHausfrau
Bulgogi! I could inhale this stuff!! 🙂
Jhuls
You’re funny, Mollie! And I love that! Thanks a lot for stopping by! x
FrugalHausfrau
🙂
hijackedbytwins
Oooh and another delicious meal! You really are making me hungry! Thank you for sharing with #CookBlogShare x
Jhuls
That’s a good sign, I guess! 😀 Thanks for the party and for stopping by! x
ChgoJohn
I tend to shy away from stir fries. I’ve burned far too many to mention. I keep trying, however, and yours here looks like a likely candidate for my next attempt. No doubt, with that marinade, it’s a tasty dish but best of all, there aren’t 10 ingredients to be fried at varying times with the protein. That’s where my dishes go awry. With its simplicity, your recipe gives me hope. One day I may even try to fry a veg or two. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
Jhuls
I hate stir-fry dishes where you’ll coat the beef slices with cornstarch and cook them like that. I tend to undercook the beef. This one worked on me, I am hoping this will work for you, too. Please let me know. Thanks, John! 🙂
carolinescookingblog
I’ve been meaning to make Korean-style beef for ages. This sounds delicious! And completely know what you mean about getting something to cook with and having tons leftover!
Jhuls
I hope you could try this recipe, Caroline. It really was delicious! 😉 Thanks for stopping by and happy holidays! x
Glutarama
This made me laugh, I do exactly the same, see an ingredient and no idea what it is or what to do with it and get madly excited! Normally works out okay in the end and YES! Thank heavens for Google…and pages like yours 😉
Jhuls
I am glad that we are alike. 😀 Thanks a lot for you lovely comment. This made my day. Have a lovely week! x
chef mimi
This sounds wonderful!
Jhuls
Thanks a bunch, Chef Mimi. Glad you liked this. x
helenfern
Wow!! That looks delicious – I’d say you’re quite the creative cook! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up!
Jhuls
That’s so sweet of you to say, Helen! Thanks for the party. Have a blessed week! x
Emmi @ Emmi's Cookinside.blog
I love this kind of dishes which are sweet and spicy!! Perfect! I’ll give it try! 😉
Found you on What’s for dinner? Sunday link up!
– Emmi
http://www.emmiscookinside.blog
Jhuls
Emmi, it’s so sweet of you to stop by. Thanks for stopping by and I am happy that you liked the dish. Have a blessed week! 🙂
Emmi @ Emmi's Cookinside.blog
Thank you for the inspiration and the follow! 😉 Have a blessed week, too! 😉
nancyc
I love sweet and spicy dishes like this! Happy FF to you, too, Jhuls! 🙂
Jhuls
Glad you liked the dish, Nancy! 🙂
cookingwithauntjuju.com
I always enjoy a good stir-fry and it looks like I have to look up what is gochujang. You can just look at my blog and see all of the different recipes I have posted (you too) and of course always served with rice. Thanks for partying with us Jhuls and sharing this Korean stir-fry. Happy FF!
Jhuls
Thanks for the lovely comment, Aunt Juju and thanks for co-hosting as well. Have a blessed weekend! 🙂
Jess
Yummy yummy, get in my tummy! This looks great Jhuls, thanks for sharing and have a great weekend 🙂
Jhuls
Thanks, Jess! I knew you’d like this! 😀 Thanks for stopping by! Have a lovely weekend to you as well and happy FF! x
kunstkitchen
Absolutely crave Korean food. I had a Korean painting teacher, when I was learning “The Four Gentlemen” of Asian style painting. At the end of classes, we went to his apartment for a traditional Korean made by his wife. It was one of the most memorable meals I ever had. Thanks for sharing this meal.
Jhuls
I would love to try Korean food from a Korean person or from a restaurant. I think that makes it more authentic! Glad you had some! 🙂 Thanks for swinging by.
kunstkitchen
There are a few good Korean Restaurants here. Any up your way. Happy Holiday Season!
callmetrav
Your stir fry looks sooooo good.
Jhuls
Thank you so much, Trav! Have a great weekend! 🙂
callmetrav
You too, thank you.😊