Korean-Italian Beef and Tofu Stir-Fry
A savory and spicy fusion stir-fry that combines the bold flavors of Korea and Italy, featuring ground beef, tofu, and a kick of gochujang.
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Total Time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- hard
- Cuisine
- Korean-Italian fusion
Ingredients
- 14ozfirm tofu, cubed
- 1lbground beef
- 2tbspgochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2tbspsoy sauce
- 1tbspbrown sugar
- 3clovesgarlic, minced
- 1tbspginger, grated
- 1red bell pepper, sliced
- 4green onions, sliced
- 2tspsesame oil
- 2tbspvegetable oil
Step-by-Step
- 1
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
7mmedium-high heat - 2
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
1mmedium-high heat - 3
Stir in the cubed tofu, gochujang, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Toss to coat the tofu and beef in the sauce.
2mmedium-high heat - 4
Add the sliced red bell pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pepper is tender-crisp.
4mmedium-high heat - 5
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the sliced green onions and sesame oil. Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
1m