How long does it take to make Kimchi Jjigae (Korean Kimchi Stew)?

About 30 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many servings does this Kimchi Jjigae (Korean Kimchi Stew) recipe make?

This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.

Where does this Kimchi Jjigae (Korean Kimchi Stew) recipe come from?

It was shared by Joe Chu on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.

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Kimchi Jjigae (Korean Kimchi Stew)

Name: Kimchi Jjigae (Korean Kimchi Stew)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 0.5 yellow onion; 3 tsp garlic; 4 oz beef brisket; 2 shiitake mushrooms; 1 cup kimchi; 4 oz firm tofu; 2 green onion; 2 cup chicken bone broth; 0.25 cup kimchi juice; 2 tsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes); 2 tsp gochujang (Korean red pepper paste); 1 tbsp soy sauce; to taste salt; 0.33 spray oil

A hearty Korean kimchi stew that combines smoky beef, tangy kimchi, and spicy gochujang for a comforting, protein‑rich bowl. The broth is enriched with tofu and a hint of brown sugar for subtle sweetness, making it a low‑calorie yet satisfying dinner.

Maker: Joe Chu

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10 min

Cook Time

20 min

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Ingredients

0.5 yellow onion
3 tsp garlic
4 oz beef brisket
2 shiitake mushrooms
1 cup kimchi
4 oz firm tofu
2 green onion
2 cup chicken bone broth
1/4 cup kimchi juice
2 tsp brown sugar
2 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
2 tsp gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
1 tbsp soy sauce
to taste salt
0.33 spray oil

Instructions

1
Slice the firm tofu into 1‑inch rectangles and set aside.
2
Thinly dice the green onions and thinly slice the yellow onion; set both aside separately.
3
Clean the shiitake mushrooms and slice them into thin strips.
4
Prepare the kimchi by cutting it into bite‑size pieces, reserving any liquid that comes out.
5
Heat a small pot over medium‑high heat and give a light spray of oil to coat the bottom.
6
Add the sliced yellow onion and minced garlic to the pot; sauté for 2‑3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
7
Introduce the thinly sliced beef brisket, stirring quickly; cook for about 2 minutes until the beef starts to brown.
8
Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms and kimchi (including its juice) to the pot; stir and cook for another 2 minutes so the flavors meld.
9
Pour in the chicken bone broth, the reserved kimchi juice, brown sugar, gochugaru, gochujang, and soy sauce. Stir well to dissolve the pastes.
10
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Let it simmer for 8‑10 minutes, allowing the broth to thicken and the beef to become tender.
11
Gently add the tofu rectangles and the diced green onions to the pot; simmer for an additional 2 minutes to warm the tofu without breaking it apart.
12
Taste the stew and season with salt or a splash more kimchi juice if additional saltiness or tang is desired.
13
Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the stew rest for 2 minutes so the flavors fully integrate.
14
Serve the kimchi jjigae hot, directly from the pot or ladled into bowls, optionally garnished with extra green onion slices.

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How long does it take to make Kimchi Jjigae (Korean Kimchi Stew)?: About 30 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many servings does this Kimchi Jjigae (Korean Kimchi Stew) recipe make?: This recipe makes 2 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
Where does this Kimchi Jjigae (Korean Kimchi Stew) recipe come from?: It was shared by Joe Chu on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.