One of my favorite go-to recipes during the cold season is my take on Korean Spicy Beef Soup (Yukgaejang). It’s filling, spicy, and perfect for chilly days. The combination of tender beef, spicy kimchi, and a rich broth will help make your feel extra warm and cozy. 🍽️

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 small zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1 small onion
• 1/2 cup kimchi, chopped
• 8 oz thinly sliced bulgogi beef or your favorite steak
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 cups beef broth (480ml)
• 1/2 cup water (120ml)
• 1/2 onion, thinly sliced (about 75g)
• 3-6 large dumplings (optional)
• 1/2 cup potato starch noodles or ramen (about 60g)
• Green onions for garnish

Here’s how to make it:

1. In a large pot, sauté the minced garlic, zucchini, kimchi, and thinly sliced bulgogi beef (or your steak of choice). Cook until the beef starts to brown and the veggies soften.
2. Add in the gochujang, gochugaru flakes, and soy sauce. Stir to coat the ingredients evenly in the spices.
3. Pour in the beef broth and water. Bring everything to a boil over medium-high heat.
4. Once the soup starts boiling, add in the onions. Taste and adjust the seasonings with additional soy sauce or chili flakes as needed. If it’s too spicy, add a little more water!
5. In the last 7 minutes, toss in your dumplings and noodles. Allow them to cook through.
6. Garnish the soup with fresh green onions and serve hot!

Enjoy your cozy bowl of Yukgaejang!

What do you think of this recipe? Leave me a comment! 💛