Korean Spicy Beef Soup (Yukaejang)

A hearty Korean soup, Yukgaejang is a fiery red, bold, and spicy dish packed with meat and vegetables.

Category Tags:

DinnerLunchEntreeSoup

Cuisine Tags:

AsianKorean

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Instructions

  1. In a large pot, bring brisket and water to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover, and simmer, skimming fat and foam, until the meat is tender.

  2. Remove the brisket from the broth, keeping the broth in the pot. Once cool enough to handle, hand-shred the beef with the grain.

  3. Combine the shredded beef with scallions, bean sprouts, fernbrake, garlic, sesame oil, gochugaru, gochujang, soy sauce, and black pepper; toss to mix.

  4. Add the seasoned beef mixture to the reserved broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, adjusting taste with soy sauce if needed.

  5. Swirl beaten eggs into the soup while continuously stirring.

  6. If using, add noodles, then remove from heat, divide into bowls, and serve.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 305 kcal
Carbohydrate: 5 g
Cholesterol: 142 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 26 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Sodium: 189 mg
Sugar: 1 g
Fat: 20 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g