Korean New Year's Beef-Rice Cake Soup Recipe

Name: Korean New Year's Beef-Rice Cake Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb rice cake, frozen, sliced; 12 lb sirloin steak; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons sesame seeds; 1 teaspoon garlic, minced; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 dash black pepper; 8 cups beef broth; 2 green onions, sliced diagonally; 1 egg, beaten

Servings: persons

1
Soak rice cake slices in cold water for 1 hour while preparing beef.
2
With sharp knife, slice beef into thin strips.
3
Combine soy sauce, sesame seeds, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
4
Mix beef and soy sauce mixture together.
5
In large soup kettle, stir-fry beef until meat begins to brown.
6
Add broth to beef mixture in kettle.
7
Bring to a boil, then lower heat.
8
Simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes.
9
Separate each individual rice cake from frozen clumps; this helps rice cake cook evenly.
10
Add rice cakes to soup along with sliced onions.
11
Cook just until rice cakes rise to the surface of the soup, 20 to 25 minutes.
12
Do not overcook; rice cakes should be chewy.
13
Pour beaten egg into bubbling soup; stir well.
14
Egg will cook immediately.
15
Serve hot.

4208

kcal

Calories

250

Fat

102

Carbs

372

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb rice cake, frozen, sliced, 12 lb sirloin steak, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, and more.

Yes, Korean New Year's Beef-Rice Cake Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Korean New Year's Beef-Rice Cake Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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