Gochujang Beef and Miso Broth Bowl
Savory 5% lean beef mince served over warm jasmine rice with crisp air-fried vegetables and a crispy fried egg in a light ginger-miso broth.
Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Hayley + Lila
Hayley created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
12 min
Total
22 min
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Equipment
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Prepare the vegetables by slicing 0
Prepare the vegetables by slicing 0.5 red bell pepper, 0.5 carrot, 50g chestnut mushrooms, and 40g baby sweetcorn into bite-sized pieces.
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Toss the sliced vegetables with 0.5 tsp olive oil and place them in the air fryer basket at 390°F (200°C) for 8 to 10 minutes until tender and lightly charred at the edges.
Look for: tender and lightly charred at the edges
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Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 150g 5% fat beef mince and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon until browned throughout.
Look for: browned throughout
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Stir 1 tbsp gluten-free gochujang paste and…
Stir 1 tbsp gluten-free gochujang paste and 1 tbsp tamari into the beef, reducing the heat to low to simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until evenly coated.
Look for: evenly coated
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Combine 250ml water
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 250ml water, 1 tbsp white miso paste, and 0.5 tsp grated fresh ginger. Whisk continuously for 2 minutes until warm and smooth without letting it boil.
Look for: warm and smooth without letting it boil
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Heat 0.5 tsp olive oil in a small frying pan over medium heat, crack 1 egg into the pan, and fry for 3 minutes until the white is set and the yolk remains runny.
Look for: the white is set and the yolk remains runny
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Heat 125g microwave jasmine rice according to…
Heat 125g microwave jasmine rice according to package directions, then spoon it into the bottom of a wide soup bowl.
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Arrange the seasoned beef mince and air-fried…
Arrange the seasoned beef mince and air-fried vegetables over the rice, gently pour the warm miso broth into the bowl around the edges, and top with the fried egg.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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