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Bulgogi Tteokbaegi Recipe


Bulgogi Tteokbaegi Recipe

Looking for a warm, comforting dish to beat the cold weather? Bulgogi Tteokbaegi (불고기 뚝배기) is a classic Korean beef stew served bubbling hot in a traditional Korean earthenware pot (tteokbaegi).

Unlike many spicy Korean soups, this dish features a savory, mildly sweet broth. Its gentle flavor profile makes it an absolute favorite for everyone—from young children to elderly family members. While some regional variations add seafood like octopus (nakji), today we are sharing the most popular, crowd-pleasing classic recipe.

Recipe Overview

  • Servings: 4

  • Prep Time: 15 mins

  • Cook Time: 15 mins

  • Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients (Servings: 4)

  • Marinated Bulgogi (Beef): 400g

  • Unsalted Beef Stock: 600ml

  • Korean Soup Soy Sauce (Guk-ganjang): 4 tbsp

  • Onion: 1 whole

  • Napa Cabbage: 4 leaves

  • Bok Choy: 4 stalks

  • Green Onion (Scallion): 1 stalk

  • Enoki Mushrooms: 1 bundle

  • Glass Noodles (Dangmyeon): 1 portion (pre-soaked in warm water)

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Ingredients

  1. Beef: Cut the pre-marinated bulgogi beef into bite-sized pieces.

  2. Vegetables: Thinly slice the onion. Chop the Napa cabbage, bok choy, and green onion into easy-to-eat sizes.

  3. Mushrooms: Trim off the bottom root of the enoki mushrooms and gently separate them into small clusters.

Step 2: Simmer the Base

  1. In a large pot, combine the marinated beef and 600ml of unsalted beef stock. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. Once it starts boiling, stir in the 4 tbsp of Korean soup soy sauce.

  3. Add the prepared onion, Napa cabbage, bok choy, and green onion. Let it simmer for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 3: Serve in Tteokbaegi (Earthenware Pot)

  1. Divide the cooked beef stew into individual 1-person tteokbaegi pots.

  2. Top each pot with the pre-soaked glass noodles and enoki mushrooms.

  3. Bring the individual pots to a boil one last time right before serving. Serve piping hot directly in the earthenware pot!

Nutritional Benefits & Why You’ll Love It

Bulgogi Tteokbaegi is a complete, well-balanced meal in a single bowl:

  • Rich in Protein: High-quality beef helps build strength and muscle, ideal for growing children and seniors looking to boost their vitality.

  • Packed with Vitamins & Minerals: A colorful variety of fresh vegetables provides essential vitamins and dietary fiber.

  • Warming & Comforting: Perfect for cold winter days—especially during Melbourne’s chilly seasons—to keep your body warm and nourished.

Try making this healthy, delicious Korean bulgogi stew tonight for a cozy family dinner!

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