Tteokgalbi (Korean Beef Patties)
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Marinatation
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
406 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Korean
Tteokgalbi (Korean Beef Patties)
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Tteokgalbi (Korean beef patties) are savory, tender, and lightly sweet, offering a perfect taste of Korea in every bite. Take a bite and experience a true Korean classic!
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Ingredients
Main
- 500 g ground beef with high fat content (17.6 ounces)
- 40 g green onion , white part only, thinly sliced (1.4 ounces)
- 1/4 cup water
- cooking oil (e.g., rice bran oil, canola oil, etc)
Tteokgalbi Sauce
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce , regular (I used Kikkoman brand)
- 2 Tbsp dark brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp mirin (rice wine, sweet)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
Garnish (Your Choice)
- pine nuts , crushed
- sesame seeds , crushed
- green onion , thinly sliced
- chives , thinly sliced
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Instructions
- Combine all the tteokgalbi sauce ingredients in a bowl and give it a good mix until everything’s well blended.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the ground beef with the sliced green onion. Slowly add the tteokgalbi sauce, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Be careful not to add all the sauce at once, as this can make the meat too wet and hard to shape. Aim to have about 1/3 cup of sauce remaining to set aside for later. This reserved sauce will play a key role in the final steps, where it will be used to baste and glaze the patties as they cook. Once mixed, cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Divide the meat into four equal portions and shape each into a ball. Alternatively, you can create smaller, bite-sized portions if you prefer. Gently press each ball to flatten it into a patty.
- Preheat the skillet and add a moderate amount of cooking oil. Place the patties in the skillet and cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes on each side. (I cooked all four patties at the same time in a 26-inch skillet.) Then, add water and continue cooking until it reduces by half, being cautious of oil splashes. I used a mesh splatter screen, which was very helpful. Alternatively, lightly brush the grill grates with oil beforehand to prevent sticking and enhance flavor, then grill the patties on a preheated BBQ at medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side. During the final minutes, brush the patties with the reserved sauce for a savory glaze.
- Pour the remaining beef sauce over the patties with a spoon then into the skillet. Flip the patty and continue cooking until fully cooked, turning it a couple of times to prevent overcooking. It may take about 10 minutes in total to cook the patty thoroughly.
- Serve the juicy patty and, for a delightful garnish, add a handful of freshly chopped green onions or chives. Alternatively, sprinkle a bit of ground pine nuts or sesame seeds to elevate the dish. Pair it with a warm bowl of steamed rice and an array of flavorful Korean side dishes, such as kimchi, for a comforting and satisfying meal. (Korean side dishes featured in the photo below include Korean macaroni salad, radish kimchi, roasted seaweed, white kimchi, lettuce, and ssamjang.) Enjoy!
Notes
- 1 Tbsp = 15 ml, 1 cup = 250 ml
- If you want to learn about Korean ingredients, check my essential Korean ingredients list.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
406kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
624mg
(26%)
Potassium
406mg
(12%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
100IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 406 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 406kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 624mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 406mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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