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.