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Mini Beef Patties (Wanja Jeon)

Bite-sized Korean beef patties coated in egg batter and served with Korean barbeque sauce and spicy mayonnaise. 

Mini Beef Patties (Wanja Jeon)

Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients: 18

Ingredients

Hot Chili Mayonnaise:

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, mushrooms, seaweed, 1/4 cup cornstarch, ginger, garlic, red chili sauce, hoisin sauce, pepper and 1 egg; mix lightly but thoroughly. Lightly shape beef mixture into twenty-four 1/4-inch thick patties. 

  2. Step 2

    Place patties on baking sheet; gently coat with remaining 1/4 cup cornstarch.

  3. Step 3

    Whisk together remaining 5 eggs, green onion and soy sauce until blended.

  4. Step 4

    Heat oil in nonstick skillet over medium low heat. In batches, coat patties into egg mixture and place in hot oil. Cook patties 2 to 3 minutes per side, turning once, or until thermometer inserted horizontally in center registers 160°F, turning occasionally. Repeat with remaining patties. 

  5. Step 5

    For hot chili mayonnaise, stir together mayonnaise, hot chili sauce and rice vinegar; set aside.

  6. Step 6

    Place patties on serving tray. Serve drizzled with spicy mayonnaise and Korean barbecue sauce. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.

Nutrition Information

316 Calories

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4.1g SAT FAT

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19g PROTEIN

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2.3 mg IRON

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3.4 mg ZINC

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* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet

Nutrition information per serving, 3 patties: 316 Calories; 171 Calories from fat; 19g Total Fat (4.1 g Saturated Fat; 0.2 g Trans Fat; 5 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 7 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 177.3 mg Cholesterol; 703 mg Sodium; 18.5 g Total Carbohydrate; 1.6 g Dietary Fiber; 7.5 g Total Sugars; 19 g Protein; 5 g Added Sugars; 48 mg Calcium; 2.3 mg Iron; 429.3 mg Potassium; 0.8 mcg Vitamin D; 0.4 mg Riboflavin; 6 mg NE Niacin; 0.3 mg Vitamin B6; 1.5 mcg Vitamin B12; 205.3 mg Phosphorus; 3.4 mg Zinc; 23.2 mcg Selenium; 154.3 mg Choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline; and a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.

Safe Handling Tips:

  • Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
  • Separate raw meat from other foods.
  • Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
  • Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
  • Wash all produce prior to use.
  • Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
  • Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
  • Refrigerate leftovers promptly.

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