Korean Beef Tteok Galbi
Tender, caramelized beef patties studded with chewy rice cakes and scallions, grilled until charred. A crowd-pleasing Korean classic that tastes way more impressive than it is to make.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1.25 lb ground beef
- 6 oz Korean rice cakes (tteok), divided
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 whole scallions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
If using frozen rice cakes, thaw in cool water 15 minutes, then drain and pat dry.
- 2
Chop 3 oz of rice cakes into roughly pea-sized pieces. Keep remaining 3 oz whole.
- 3
Mix ground beef, chopped rice cakes, soy sauce, sesame oil, scallions, garlic, sugar, and pepper in a bowl until just combined.
- 4
Divide mixture into 8 portions. Press one whole rice cake into the center of each portion, then shape into a flat patty about 3/4-inch thick.
- 5
Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.
- 6
Working in batches if needed, cook patties 3–4 minutes per side without moving until deeply browned and the rice cake shows at the edges.
- 7
Transfer to a plate. Serve hot with pickled radish, sesame seeds, and rice on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- mixing bowl
- cutting board
- knife
- spatula
- measuring spoons
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