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Rich Korean Seolleongtang with Tender Beef Shanks and Radish

Name: Rich Korean Seolleongtang with Tender Beef Shanks and Radish
Prep time: 130 min
Cook time: 390 min
Total time: 520 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: Beef shanks, 2 pounds; Beef bones, 1 pound; Water, 10 cups; Leek, 1 medium, cleaned and halved; Onion, 1 medium; Sea salt, 2 tablespoons (adjust to taste); Garlic cloves, 5, crushed; Black peppercorns, 1 tablespoon; Freshly ground black pepper, To taste; Daikon radish, 1, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds; Green onions, 4, thinly sliced; Cooked white rice, For serving

Seolleongtang is a traditional Korean soup made from simmering beef shanks and bones for hours, creating a milky, comforting broth perfect for any chilly day.

4.6(174 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·November 15, 2025

Rich Korean Seolleongtang with Tender Beef Shanks and Radish — Soup served and photographed from above

Prep

2 h 10 min

Cook

6 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Broth

For the Seasoning

For the Garnish

For the Accompaniments

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 801 kcal
Protein: 55.1 g
Carbs: 57.3 g
Fat: 40.3 g
Fiber: 3.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3205 kcal
Protein: 220.4 g
Carbs: 229.1 g
Fat: 161.1 g
Fiber: 14.1 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Beef shanks 2 pounds	1820	180	0	128	0
Beef bones 1 pound	350	18	0	30	0
Water 10 cups	0	0	0	0	0
Leek 1 medium, cleaned and halved	55	1	13	0.5	1.8
Onion 1 medium	44	1.2	10	0.1	1.9
Sea salt 2 tablespoons (adjust to taste)	0	0	0	0	0
Garlic cloves 5, crushed	22	1	5	0	0.3
Black peppercorns 1 tablespoon	17	0.7	4.4	0.2	1.8
Freshly ground black pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Daikon radish 1, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds	61	1.7	14	0.2	5
Green onions 4, thinly sliced	16	0.8	3.7	0.1	1.3
Cooked white rice For serving	820	17	180	2	2

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Beef Shanks

1
Soak beef shanks and bones
Soak in cold water for one hour, changing the water halfway to remove blood.
2
Rinse thoroughly
Rinse thoroughly under cold running water.
3
Pat dry
Pat dry with paper towels.

Preparing the Aromatics

1
Chop leek and onion
Chop the leek and onion into large chunks.
2
Bundle aromatics
Place in a cheesecloth or mesh bag for easy removal.
3
Slice daikon radish
Slice the daikon radish into uniform rounds.

How to Make Rich Korean Seolleongtang with Tender Beef Shanks and Radish

Total time: 8 h 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Simmering the Broth
Add beef shanks, bones, and 10 cups of water to a large stockpot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
2
Flavor Infusion
Add the leek and onion bundle, garlic, and peppercorns. Continue to simmer gently for 6 hours.
3
Final Seasoning
Remove the aromatics and season with salt. Adjust to taste.