Trader Joe’s is famous for its seasonal and ever-changing selection of new groceries. Every month fans wait for the latest drops to appear on shelves. While the shelves are already showing clear signs of fall, my favorite two-ingredient dinner lately spotlights Korean Style Bibim-Guksu, the dreamy salad that hit stores earlier this summer, and frozen Beef Bulgogi, a tried-and-true aisle staple.
The amped-up salad is both fresh and filling. Even better than it being just two ingredients, there are very few steps beyond heating up the Beef Bulgogi before you’re ready for dinner. Here’s how I make it.
What Makes This 2-Ingredient Trader Joe’s Beef Bulgogi Bibim-Guksu So Good?
Bibim-Guksu is a Korean cold noodle dish that contains thin rice noodles and a spicy-savory-tangy sauce, often made with gochujang (Korean chili paste), vinegar, and sesame oil. The dish is typically served fresh, with crunchy vegetables and a protein. It’s beloved for its refreshing taste, and Trader Joe’s added a ready-made version to its prepared food section earlier this summer.
The TJ’s version is surprisingly delicious on its own. That being said, I felt like it could use a bit more sustenance to make it a complete meal. So I paired it with another tasty Trader Joe’s fave of mine: the frozen Beef Bulgogi.
The two aren’t typically paired together, but the spicy savoriness of the noodles goes exceptionally well with the sweet savoriness of the Beef Bulgogi. Together, it makes a filling dinner that I’m genuinely excited to eat on weeknights — with leftovers for lunch to spare.
How to Make My 2-Ingredient Trader Joe’s Beef Bulgogi Bibim-Guksu
Similar to the two-ingredient dumpling salad that captivated TikTok last year, this dish is just so easy to put together. All you have to do is heat the frozen Beef Bulgogi in a saucepan (I’ll typically let it sit on the counter for an hour to briefly thaw before cooking it) to get some color and heat the sauce (it comes fully cooked, just frozen).
Once it’s heated, I assemble the Bibim-Guksu in a bowl by tossing its noodles and veggies in the salad dressing and add the meat on top. And just like that, dinner is done.
Find it in stores: Trader Joe’s Bibim-Guksu, $4.99 for 10 ounces; Trader Joe’s Beef Bulgogi, $11.99 for 16 ounces
What two-ingredient Trader Joe’s dinners are you making on repeat? Tell us about it in the comments below.
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