Hearty Beef Tteokguk (Rice Cake Soup with Beef)
A hearty New Year holiday dish made by simmering sliced rice cakes in a rich broth brewed from stir-fried beef.
Translated from Korean by AI and not yet checked by a native speaker. Amounts and numbers are taken directly from the original recipe. Read the Korean original →
Stir-frying beef with water instead of oil creates a broth that is both rich and clean. Sliced rice cakes and anchovy broth are added and simmered, and the beaten egg is cooked without stirring to keep the soup clear. It is wonderful for New Year celebrations or as an easy, satisfying one-bowl meal.
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Sliced rice cakes (tteokguk-tteok)300 g
- Beef100 g
- Egg1
- Large green onion (daepa)1/2 stalk
- Seasoned dried seaweed sheets
- Anchovy broth (or water)5 cups
Seasoning
- Salt1/3 tsp
- Ground black peppera little
- Soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang)1 tbsp
- If you like dumplings, you can reduce the amount of sliced rice cakes slightly and add about two dumplings per person.
Steps
Prepare the ingredients
Prepare the sliced rice cakes, beef (soup cut), egg, large green onion, and seasoned dried seaweed sheets.
Cut the ingredients
Pat the blood off the beef with paper towels and cut it into bite-size pieces.
Finely slice the large green onion, and either cut the seaweed into fine strips or crush it. Beat the egg well.
Stir-fry the beef
In a pan, add the beef, 1/3 tsp salt, and a little ground black pepper.
Add about 2 tbsp water instead of oil and stir-fry thoroughly until the meat is cooked.
Simmer
Add 5 cups anchovy broth or water and 1 tbsp soup soy sauce. When it boils up, skim off the foam.
Add the sliced rice cakes and bring to a boil.
Once all the rice cakes float to the top and are tender and fully cooked...
Pour the beaten egg in a circle little by little, and let it cook without stirring.
At the very end, add the large green onion and simmer briefly for fragrance to finish.
Finish
Transfer nicely into a bowl, top with seaweed, and lightly grind toasted sesame seeds over it to complete.
Ppunwife's tips
- Add about 2 tbsp water instead of oil and stir-fry thoroughly until the meat is cooked.
- Pour the beaten egg in a circle little by little, and let it cook without stirring.
FAQ
Can I add dumplings to this soup?
When adding dumplings, reduce the amount of rice cakes slightly and add about 2 dumplings per person.
Do I need to use oil when stir-frying the beef?
Instead of cooking oil, add about 2 tbsp water, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry thoroughly for a clean, light flavor.
Should I stir the beaten egg right after pouring it in to make the broth tender?
After pouring the egg in a circle, let it set without stirring so the broth stays clean and clear.
What should I do if I do not have anchovy broth?
You can use the same 5 cups amount of plain water instead of anchovy broth to make the soup.
