Yukgaejang Make A Spicy And Keto Korean Beef Stew

Why You’ll Love This Korean Beef Stew

Fast. Ready in under 30 minutes with the help of your Instant Pot.Dairy Free and Gluten Free. Great for families with food allergies.Low Carb. Only 4 net carbs per serving.Delicious. The flavors you would expect in your favorite Korean dish.

What is Yukgaejang?

Yukgaejang is a spicy, Korean soup dish made from beef brisket, scallions, and a whole host of other ingredients. It is considered very healthful and is a great comfort during cold months.

What Is Traditionally In Korean Beef Stew?

In addition to shredded beef, scallions, and water, this spicy soup generally also includes

Bean SproutsBracken FernTaro StemsSliced OnionDangmyeon (sweet potato noodles)Chili PowderGarlicPerilla SeedsSoy SauceOil (sesame or vegetable)SaltBlack Pepper

Many of those ingredients, however, are both difficult to find, as well as not keto.

How To Serve Yukgaejang

Yukgaejang is generally served with a bowl of rice and kimchi. But we needed it fast, and we need it to be keto. So away went the noodles and the beansprouts. Instead, I added bok choy for flavor and substance. I also added radishes to the mix which are low carb and tasty. I am very happy with the way this Yukgaejang recipe turned out, and I think you will be too. It’s simple, quick, delicious, and keto-friendly.

How to Make Yukgaejang

Step 1: In a medium bowl, mix together the red pepper flakes, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, and salt. Step 2: Meanwhile, chop vegetables. Pour in the remaining half of the pepper paste. Mix with your hands smooshing the vegetables lightly to macerate them a little. Step 3: In a large bowl mix together the flank steak with half the pepper paste. Set aside to marinate. Step 4: In a 3-quart soup pot, heat 2 tablespoons of oil. When the oil is hot, add in the marinated flank steak. Cook for three minutes tossing frequently until the steak is done. Step 5: Add in the marinated vegetables, 3 cups of broth, or water. If you are using water, add an additional teaspoon of salt. Step 6: Allow the soup to come to a boil. Turn down the heat to medium-low. Place a lid on the soup. Let it simmer for 10 minutes. Step 7: Meanwhile, beat two eggs with a pinch of salt. When the soup is done, slowly start in the eggs in a steady stream to make egg flowers. Step 8: Serve while hot. This soup will freeze very well and will taste even better the next day.

How To Make This Yukgaejang Recipe Faster

Well, the first thing we had to do was sub out the brisket, which, while delicious, takes forever to cook. I tried it with ground beef. Yeah. Take my advice. Don’t. 😀 Just NOT the same thing. So my choice was flank steak. It’s got the same chew that brisket has, it cooks fast, it’s flavorful. And yes indeed, Flank steak was the answer. You could also use skirt steak with good results for this. The other thing I skipped was marinating the meat. It honestly didn’t make a difference at all. My cheater version of Yukgaejang was as tasty as ever, even without a long marinating time.

Can I Make This Yukgaejang Recipe In The Instant Pot?

Absolutely. If you want to make this in an Instant Pot, here’s how:

Can you Make Yukgaejang with Chicken?

Yup, you can. In that case, it’s called dak-yukgaejang or dakgaejang. You could also make this with extra firm tofu for a vegetarian version of Yukgaejang.

Can you freeze this Keto Spicy Korean Beef Stew?

Actually, yes you can! The flavors of this stew develop well, and when we had it the next day, it tasted even better. I froze some in a one cup container to see how it would work, and it was soooo delicious when I defrosted it (3 minutes in the microwave for a one-cup serving).

What is Gochugaru?

Gochugaru is red pepper flakes that are used in Korean food quite a bit. They look deep red and very spicy, but they’re less spicy than cayenne for example. They do lend a beautiful, deep red color to any dish where you use them.

I use them in this Dae Ji Bulgogi Recipe as well.You can also use them for this fabulous Instant Pot Kimchi Beef Stew Recipe I have.I bet they would be wonderful in these Bulgogi Burgers as well, for a lovely, spicy little zing.

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Have some leftover beef stew meat? Check out my 16+ Easy Stew Meat Recipes That Aren’t Just Beef Stew for more delicious recipes to cook! So the next time you’re looking for a warm, comforting stew or something a bit out of the ordinary, make this delectable Yukgaejang recipe. Who knows, it might just be your new favorite. If you like this Yukgaejang recipe as much as we do, make sure you share it with your friends on Facebook and Pinterest so they can make it too.