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Oven-Baked Cheesy Gochujang Beef Risotto

Oven-Baked Cheesy Gochujang Beef Risotto

with Spinach and Mushrooms
4.5(426)
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on December 24, 2025
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Calories
795 kcal
Protein
43g protein
Total
40 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Soya
  • Milk
  • Egg
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

240 grams

British Beef Mince

120 grams

Sliced Mushrooms

2 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

175 grams

Risotto Rice

30 grams

Tomato Puree

20 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

50 grams

Gochujang Paste

(Contains: Soya)

40 grams

Baby Spinach

15 grams

Honey

40 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

Not included in your delivery

600 milliliter(s)

Boiled Water for the Risotto

20 grams

Butter

Energy (kJ)3325 kJ
Energy (kcal)795 kcal
Fat30.2 g
of which saturates15.8 g
Carbohydrate86.6 g
of which sugars14.2 g
Dietary Fibre4.2 g
Protein43 g
Salt4.2 g
Trans Fat0.1 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Large Oven-Proof Pan
Kettle
Garlic Press
Lid

Instructions

Get Frying
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Boil a full kettle. 

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, wide-bottomed ovenproof pan on medium heat. TIP: If you don't have an ovenproof pan, use a normal pan and transfer to an ovenproof dish before baking.

Once hot, add the beef mince and sliced mushrooms and fry until both are browned, 4-5 mins. Use a spoon to break up the beef mince as it cooks. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw mince.

If you prefer hob cooking your risotto, skip the oven and just use a normal pan.

Garlic Time
2

Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

When the mince has browned, drain and discard any excess fat. Season with salt and pepper.

Bake your Risotto
3

Add the risotto rice, tomato puree and garlic to the beef and mushrooms. Stir and cook until the edges of the rice are translucent, 1-2 mins.

Stir in the boiled water for the risotto (see pantry for amount), chicken stock paste and gochujang. Bring back up to the boil, then pop a lid on the pan (or cover with foil).

Bake on the middle shelf of your oven until the rice is cooked and the water has been absorbed, 25-30 mins. IMPORTANT: The mince is cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

For hob cooking, pour in 2p: 800ml, 3p: 1200ml, 4p: 1600ml of boiled water a third at a time, stirring each time until the stock has been absorbed, 20-25 mins.

Add the Spinach
4

When the risotto is cooked, remove it from the oven and stir in the spinach a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 1-2 mins.

Finishing Touches
5

Stir the butter (see pantry for amount), honey and hard Italian style cheese through the risotto. TIP: If your honey has hardened, put the sachet in a bowl of hot water for 1 min to loosen.

Season to taste with salt and pepper if needed. TIP: Add a splash of water to loosen the risotto to your desired consistency.

Serve Up
6

Share your gochujang risotto between your serving bowls.

Enjoy!

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