# Spicy Korean Beef Soup

> Yukgaejang (육개장)

By David Kim for Nosh with David. Full page: https://noshwithdavid.com/recipes/korean-spicy-beef-soup/

- Cuisine: Korean
- Course: Soup
- Time: prep 30 min, cook 2 hr, total 2 hr 30 min
- Serves: 4

## Ingredients

### For the Broth

- 1 lb beef brisket or flank
- 8 cups water
- 2 green onion(s)
- 8 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1- inch piece ginger

### For the Seasoning

- 4 tbsp korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp black pepper

### For the Vegetables

- 2 cups bean sprouts
- 2 cups gosari (fernbrake)
- 1 onion(s) (sliced)
- 4 green onion(s) (cut into 2-inch lengths)
- 2 cups Korean leeks or regular leeks
- 2 eggs (lightly beaten)

### For Serving

- 4 cups steamed rice
- korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1/2 cup green onion(s) (chopped)

## Instructions

### Prepare Broth

1. Simmer beef with ginger and garlic until tender (1-1.5 hours)
2. Remove meat, cool and shred by hand
3. Strain and reserve broth

### Prepare Gosari

4. Soak dried gosari(fernbrake) until soft. If using fresh packages gosari, rinse with water first)
5. Cut into 3-inch lengths.
6. Season with 1 tbsp sesame oil and 1 tbsp soy sauce

### Season Beef

7. Mix shredded beef with 2 tbsp gochugaru
8. Add 1 tbsp sesame oil
9. Add 1 tbsp soy sauce
10. Let marinate while preparing vegetables

### Prepare Soup

11. Bring broth to boil
12. Add seasoned beef and gosari
13. Add remaining vegetables
14. Pour in beaten eggs and stir
15. Simmer 5 minutes
16. Add remaining seasonings

## Notes

#### Recipe Tips

- Shred beef while still warm

- Don't skip gosari soaking

- Adjust spice level to taste

- Keep broth clear

- Add eggs at the end

- Season gradually

#### Serving Suggestions

#### Serve with:

- Hot steamed rice

- Additional gochugaru

- Kimchi

- Extra broth on side

- Raw garlic (optional)

- Korean side dishes

#### Variations

- Extra spicy version

- Add mushrooms

- Include glass noodles

- Different cuts of beef

- Add tofu

- More vegetables

#### Storage

- Keeps 4-5 days refrigerated

- Freezes well up to 2 months

- Store broth separately

- Reheat gently

- Add fresh vegetables when reheating

## Nutrition per serving

- Calories: 477
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated fat: 10 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 576 mg