Spicy Beef and Radish Guk

Korean radish is often used for cooking soup in Korean cuisine. Among different ways to cook it, today I will show you how to make a very spicy and delicious radish and beef soup called MaeUn SoGoGi MuGuk (매운 소고기 무국) in Korean. The tender radish and beef along with flavorful and spicy broth make a perfect soup, especially when you are hungry for something spicy. If you don’t have any appetite or need energy, this soup is recommended. After eating a bowl of soup, you will feel that your mood and condition is improving.

Yield: 3 Servings

Short Korean Lesson

ManJok (만족) = Satisfaction
AnSim (안심) = Relief

Video Instructions

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Main Ingredients:

4 Cups Water or Broth
3 Cups Korean Radish (1 lb)
1 Cup Beef
1 Cup Green Onions

Seasoning Ingredients:

2 Tbsp Hot Pepper Powder
2 Tbsp Soup Soy Sauce
1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
1 Tbsp Garlic, Minced
¼ tsp Salt
2 Pinches Black Pepper

Directions

These are all the ingredients we need for this recipe.

Cut 3 cups of peeled Korean radish (1 lb) into 1-inch x 1 ½ x ¼ inch thin pieces. Cut 1 cup worth of green onions into 2 inch pieces.

Chop about 1 cup of beef into small chunks. Any cut of beef for soup would be good, such as brisket.

In a heated pot, add 1 Tbsp of sesame oil.

Then, add the Korean radish and the beef and quickly fry it for about 30 seconds on medium high.

Season it with 2 Tbsp of hot pepper powder and 2 Tbsp of soup soy sauce. Fry it for about 3 minutes on medium high.

After 3 minutes, pour 4 cups of water or broth (vegetable, beef, or anchovy) in it. Once the broth starts to boil, add 1 Tbsp of minced garlic and cook it for about 10 minutes on medium high.