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paper towel lined basket with rows of Korean beef patties
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5 from 2 votes

Korean Beef Patties (Wanja Jeon or Donguerang Ddeng)

Savory. Meaty. Comforting. Korean pan-fried beef patties are an easy, tasty, and filling side dish that really makes a pound of ground beef stretch!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Side
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: Beef, Korean, Patties
Servings: 6 as side dish
Calories: 283kcal
Author: The Subversive Table

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 8 oz firm tofu about 1 cup
  • 1 small onion grated
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 egg

For dredging:

  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 eggs whisked well

Instructions

  • Add ground beef, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and egg into large bowl. Crumble tofu into the bowl with hands. Make sure to get rid of the big chunks. Mix everything well with hands.
  • Shape mixture into meatballs using 1 (heapinTbsp of meat mixture. Gently flatten meatballs into 2-inch rounds that are 1-inch thick. Set aside on a sheet pan. Repeat until finished.
  • Heat cast iron skillet or non-stick skillet on medium heat. When the skillet is ready, add 1 Tbsp of neutral oil. (The skillet should be hot but not smoking.)
  • Place flour in shallow bowl. Crack eggs into another shallow bowl and whisk well. Dredge beef patties in flour, on both sides. Then dip into egg, on both sides.
  • Add to skillet and fry until meat is cooked through and egg coating is lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes on each side. Keep an eye on the patties and make sure they do not burn. Turn down the heat to medium low and add more oil, if necessary.Transfer finished beef patties to paper towel lined plate. Repeat until finished.
  • Serve immediately or at room temperature with rice, kimchi, and other ban chan. Enjoy!

Notes

PRO Tips:
  • Use a cookie scoop. For uniform, same-sized meatballs.
  • A non-stick skillet works best. Prevents sticking while cooking and allows for minimal oil usage.
  • Transfer to paper-towel-lined plate or basket. To drain excess oil from the pan-fried meatballs.

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 666mg | Potassium: 273mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 3mg