A bowl of rich red Korean kimchi beef soup with browned ground beef and cabbage in a rustic ceramic bowl.

Korean Kimchi Beef Soup

Browned grass-fed ground beef simmers with zesty kimchi and rich bone broth in this deeply savory, 30-minute Korean soup.

Prep10 min
Cook20 min
Total30 min
Serves4
Gluten-freeDairy-freeHigh-proteinPaleo
9191/100 · ExcellentBuilt on beef bone broth, ground beef and kimchi. Nothing in it is flagged.

This comforting Korean-inspired stew brings together hearty browned beef, tangy fermented kimchi, and nutrient-dense bone broth. It comes together on the stovetop in just half an hour for a warming, nourishing weeknight meal. Each bowl delivers robust umami flavors with a satisfying, clean kick of heat.

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat the avocado oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  2. 2

    Add the ground beef and sear, breaking it apart into small bite-sized morsels with a wooden spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in the minced garlic and ground ginger, cooking until fragrant and aromatic, about 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Add the chopped kimchi and cook, stirring frequently, until the cabbage softens slightly and takes on color, about 3 to 4 minutes.

  5. 5

    Pour in the beef bone broth and coconut aminos, then season with fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

  6. 6

    Bring the liquid to a rolling boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 8 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

  7. 7

    Ladle the hot soup evenly among four deep bowls and serve immediately.

Tip

Store any leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; the broth will become even richer overnight. Reheat gently over medium-low heat on the stove until warmed through.

An original Clearshelf recipe, built from products on Clearshelf. Photo is illustrative.