Go Back
–+ servings

Korean-Inspired Gochujang Chili

Gochujang Chili
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Author: Nick Evans
A great flavor mash-up between classic beef chili (no beans) and fermented chili, brown sugar, soy sauce, onions, and garlic. Serve it with a heap of crunchy green cabbage. It’s SO good!

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 2 ½ pounds chuck roast, cubed
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 1 medium white onion, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • ¼ cup gochujang
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 3 cups beef stock
  • Slivered green cabbage, for serving
  • Chopped scallions, for serving
  • Sour cream, for serving

Instructions

  • Cube Chuck Roast into about ¾-inch chunks. Remove any large pieces of fat, but some fat is fine. Toss cubes with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add neutral oil. Add beef cubes and brown well, cooking for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove beef cubes from the pot. Add the onions, garlic, and tomatoes and stir. Use aromatics to scrape up any bits on the pan. Continue to cook for 4-5 minutes until vegetables soften.
  • Add gochujang, spices, soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar to the pot an stir to combine well. Cook for a minute and then add beef stock. Bring to a simmer and add cubed beef back to the pot along with any juices. Always check the doneness of your beef with a meat thermometer.
  • Once simmering, turn heat down to low, cover, and simmer for about two hours until beef is very tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.  If the chili is too watery, remove lid so some of the liquid can evaporate.
  • When ready to eat, serve the chili in bowls with slivered fresh green cabbage, scallions, and sour cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 449kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1346mg | Potassium: 1055mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 637IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 6mg