Beef Stew with Bean Paste

Name: Beef Stew with Bean Paste
Yield: makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 3 tablespoons dark sesame oil; 1 large potato, peeled and diced; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 2 long fresh red chiles, 2 small fresh chiles, or hot red pepper flakes to taste; 2 tablespoons go chu jang or dark miso, or to taste; 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (page 596) for garnish; 2 tablespoons chopped scallion for garnish

December 14, 2011

This is a very fast and almost equally flavorful relative of Kalbi Jim (page 388). If you cannot find go chu jang, the chili-bean paste sold in Korean markets, substitute a couple of tablespoons of good miso and add more hot red pepper flakes to taste. All you need to complete this meal is white rice. Other cuts of meat you can use here: boneless pork, preferably from the shoulder or leg (fresh ham); boneless chicken thighs.

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