Korean Ox Bone Soup (Seolleontang / 설렁탕)

Seolleontang is one of Korea's most beloved everyday soups—a creamy, collagen-rich beef bone broth served simply with thin slices of beef, noodles and/or rice, and scallions. Traditionally, it's simmered low and slow for days, yielding its signature milky-white color and deep flavor. With Reclamation's beef bone broth, you get the same nourishing depth in a fraction of the time—perfect for a quick, comforting meal that still feels steeped in tradition.

Makes 2 servings.

 

Ingredients

  • 1 bundle somyeon / 소면 (thin wheat noodles)
  • 16 oz Reclamation Korean-Style Beef Bone Broth
  • 4-6 thin slices beef (brisket, shank, or ribeye work well)
  • 1-2 scallions, sliced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Cooking Notes

  • If you have the time, you can roast a large cut of beef and then slice it thinly. We like to dry brine a chuck roast overnight, then roast it in a 300ºF oven until cooked through, about 1-1.5 hours. Let it cool before slicing.
  • If you're only making a few servings, slice the meat raw.
  • Aim for slices no more than ⅛" thick.
  • Pro tip: Put the meat in the freezer for about 15 minutes to make thin slicing easier—this works for raw or cooked meat.

 

Method

  1. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a medium pot, bring beef bone broth to a simmer over medium-high heat.
  3. Add thinly sliced beef and cook until just tender, 2–3 minutes (or to your preferred doneness).
  4. Portion noodles into bowls and ladle in hot broth and cooked beef. Top with scallions and season with salt and pepper. Enjoy piping hot.

 

Serving Notes

  • Always served with kimchi—classic choices are kkakdugi (radish kimchi) or napa cabbage kimchi for brightness and crunch.
  • Classic ahjussi (아저씨) move: add a spoonful of kimchi juice into your soup at the table.
  • For extra richness, stir in a splash of sesame oil or add more sliced scallions at the table. 
  • Enjoy it with a side of rice. For extra heartiness, add the rice right into your soup.
  • This is straightforward Korean comfort food: light, nourishing, and endlessly customizable with side dishes.
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