Korean Beef and Rice Cakes (Tteokbokki)

Name: Korean Beef and Rice Cakes (Tteokbokki)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 medium carrot; 5 medium green onions; 1 tbsp garlic; 1 cup kimchi; 1 lb rice cakes; 1 lb 90/10 beef; 1 tbsp gochujang; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tsp sugar; 2 tbsp rice cake water; Salt to taste

This Korean Beef and Rice Cakes meal is a dish I make when I want something quick and easy to throw together. I use it when I don’t have any meals prepped in the fridge and need to get food on my plate for dinner

PREP TIME

COOK TIME

25 Minutes

Per Serving – Makes 4

531 Calories

69g C | 31g P | 14.5g F

How to Meal Prep Korean Beef and Rice Cakes (Tteokbokki)

Korean Beef and Rice Cakes (Tteokbokki)

5 from 8 votes

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: 30 minutes or less, beef, free, gluten free

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 531kcal

This Korean Beef and Rice Cakes meal is a dish I make when I want something quick and easy to throw together. I use it when I don't have any meals prepped in the fridge and need to get food on my plate for dinner

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Ingredients

1 medium (60 g) carrot
5 medium (40 g) green onions
1 tbsp (15 g) garlic
1 cup (200 g) kimchi
1 lb (454 g) rice cakes
1 lb (454 g) 90/10 beef
1 tbsp (15 g) gochujang
2 tbsp (30 g) soy sauce
2 tsp (8 g) sugar
2 tbsp (30 g) rice cake water
Salt to taste

Instructions

For the Beef and Rice Cakes

Start a pot of water over the stove and bring to a boil.
Cut your vegetables while the water boils. Use a vegetable peeler to create ribbons with the carrot. Chop the green onions into thin slices separating the whites from the greens. Mince your garlic. Measure out the kimchi and set aside.
Once the water boils, add your rice cakes and cook for the specified time on the package. When they are floating and easily pierced by a fork, remove them from the water. Store the rice cakes in cold water until you are ready for them later. Be sure to reserve some of the starchy water to help create the sauce.
Heat a large wok or skillet over medium high heat and drizzle in ½ tbsp (8g) of oil and add in the beef. Season with salt and brown.
When the beef is about 80% of the way cooked, create some space in the center and allow the fat rendered off the beef to pool. Add the scallions, garlic, and kimchi and cook for a minute or two to become fragrant. Then add in the carrots and stir to combine.
The sauce can be constructed right in the wok/skillet. Add the gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, and 2–3 tbsp of the starchy water. Dump in the cooked rice cakes. As this heats up it will thicken the sauce. Add more starchy water if you feel it is necessary.
Taste test and adjust the flavor with salt, pepper, or even sugar if needed. Top with green onions and sesame seeds if you wish.

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Nutrition

Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 14.5g

NUTRITIONAL INFO FOR THE Korean Beef and Rice Cakes (Tteokbokki)

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Servings

Carbs

275.6g

Protein

124.4g

Fat

58g

Calories

2122 cals

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This Post Has 7 Comments

Taylor August 20, 2023 Reply

I love trying all the Asian inspired recipes on this site and this dish was no exception. Made a double batch tonight and I’m set with yummy meals all week. I substituted sriracha sauce for gochujang sauce since that was all I had at the time.
Eric September 2, 2023 Reply

Nutritional infos calculator doesn’t work right. The more portions you eat, the less calories….
1. Eric September 2, 2023 Reply
  
  My bad…
Zachary Gwyn September 12, 2023 Reply

This meal slapped. I would recommend it to anyone who loves Asian-style stir-fries.
angelo September 21, 2023 Reply

Delicious, must try
Ann November 2, 2023 Reply

I think this is my favorite recipe on this site. It’s super filling, perfectly spicy, and easy to adjust.
Tami Reilly August 11, 2024 Reply

This looks delicious — do you know if it freezes well?