Cheeseburger tteokbokki (a viewer's 'white trash tuk-boki', reworked)

Brown the ground beef in small pieces for colour; drain off some of the fat.

Add the rinsed tteokbokki and plenty of water (adding water to a hot oiled pan spatters); cover and semi-boil until mostly rehydrated, letting the water cook off.

Add a third of a cup of milk and reduce until slightly creamy.

Bring to a very low simmer or off the heat and tear in American cheese with some cheddar so it emulsifies into the milk; season with the packet.