Beef and Kimchi Stew Spicy Korean Beef and Kimchi Jjigae Ingredients: 1 lb beef brisket or chuck, thinly sliced 1½ cups well-fermented kimchi, chopped 1 onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ginger, grated 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste) 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil 4 cups water or beef broth 1 block tofu, cut into cubes 2 scallions, chopped Salt and pepper, to taste Cooked rice, for serving Directions: In a large pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add garlic, ginger, and onion. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Add sliced beef and cook until browned. Stir in kimchi and sauté for another 3–4 minutes to deepen flavor. Add gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, and broth. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 25–30 minutes until beef is tender. Add tofu cubes and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped scallions. Serve hot with steamed rice on the side. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes Kcal: 410 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #kimchijjigae #beefandkimchi #koreanstew #spicystew #asiancomfortfood #fermentedflavors #beefrecipes #koreanhomecooking #savorybroth #beefkimchi #spicybeef #jjigae #comfortdinner #homemadesoup #tofurecipes #heartymeal Nothing hits the soul like a bowl of spicy Beef and Kimchi Stew! Bold flavors, hearty bites, and that warm broth? Perfect for chilly nights.

Looking for a hearty and spicy dish to warm you up? 🌶️🥘 Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew) 🍲 Ingredients: - 2 cups kimchi, chopped - 1 cup tofu, diced - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil - 1 onion, sliced - 2 garlic cloves, minced - 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) - 4 cups vegetable broth - 1 tablespoon soy sauce - 1 green onion, chopped (for garnish) - Optional: 1 cup mushrooms, sliced Preparation Steps: 1. Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat. 2. Add sliced onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant. 3. Stir in chopped kimchi and gochugaru; cook for 5 minutes. 4. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. 5. Add diced tofu and optional mushrooms; simmer for 10 minutes. 6. Stir in soy sauce and cook for an additional 5 minutes. 7. Garnish with chopped green onion before serving. Prep Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 35 mins Calories: 180 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings Suggested Pairings: Serve with steamed rice and a side of pickled vegetables for a complete meal. #kimchijjigae #comfortfood #spicystew