Heat a wok or deep frying pan, add vegetable oil, then sauté minced beef until all moisture has completely evaporated.
Add finely chopped onion and continue sautéing together with the beef until translucent, drawing out natural sweetness.
Add minced garlic and gently sauté over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes until the sharp spiciness fades.
Pour soy sauce around the edge of the wok, letting it bubble and steam to infuse rich umami and a smoky aroma.
Add doenjang and stir well, continuing to cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the characteristic pungent smell disappears.
Add mirin, cheongju, and corn syrup in the specified amounts, stirring once to evenly distribute the ingredients.
Add all the gochujang, mix thoroughly, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to develop a thick, mellow consistency.
Turn off the heat when the desired thickness is reached. For long-term storage, we recommend adding sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds just before serving.
Sauté minced beef, onion, and garlic in order, cooking until all moisture evaporates.
Press in soy sauce to enhance aroma, then add doenjang and cook until the pungent smell fades.
Add mirin, cheongju, corn syrup, and gochujang, then simmer over medium heat for 10–15 minutes, stirring continuously until thickened.
Cooking tips 💡
Make sure to fully evaporate the moisture released from the beef during sautéing—this prevents off-flavors and dramatically extends shelf life.
Sautéing doenjang with the mixture softens the spiciness of gochujang and adds deep umami richness.
Gochujang can splatter and cause burns, so always wear kitchen gloves while preparing.
Do not mix sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds into the entire batch at once—they are prone to rancidity; instead, add only what you need just before eating.
Recommended for 🙋
⭐Those who want to make a side dish once and enjoy it for a long time.
⭐People needing a versatile seasoning that works with various dishes like bibimbap, ssambap, and more.
⭐Anyone wanting to taste an original, golden-ratio stir-fried gochujang with rich, deep flavor.