Korean Beef Noodles (Print Version)
Tender beef and chewy noodles in savory Korean sauce with vegetables
# What You’ll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 12 oz beef sirloin or ribeye, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tsp sugar
05 - 1 garlic clove, minced
→ Noodles
06 - 10 oz Korean sweet potato noodles (dangmyeon) or dried udon noodles
→ Vegetables
07 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
08 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
09 - 3.5 oz shiitake or button mushrooms, sliced
10 - 3.5 oz baby spinach
11 - 2 spring onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
→ Sauce
12 - 3 tbsp soy sauce
13 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
14 - 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
15 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
16 - 2 tsp sesame oil
17 - 1 tbsp water
18 - 1 tsp grated ginger
→ Garnish
19 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
20 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Combine the sliced beef with soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and minced garlic in a bowl. Mix thoroughly and let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
02 - Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to package instructions until just tender. Drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
03 - Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, rice vinegar, sesame oil, water, and grated ginger in a small bowl. Set aside.
04 - Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add a splash of oil, then sauté the carrot, bell pepper, and mushrooms for 3–4 minutes until just tender. Add the spinach and spring onions, cook for another 1–2 minutes until wilted. Remove vegetables to a plate.
05 - In the same wok, add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until browned and cooked through.
06 - Return the cooked vegetables and noodles to the wok with the beef. Pour in the sauce and toss everything together for 2–3 minutes until heated through and evenly coated.
07 - Divide the noodles among bowls. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and cilantro or parsley if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce hits every flavor note, sweet and salty with just enough heat to make things interesting
- Comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like something that simmered all afternoon
02 -
- Dont skip rinsing the cooked noodles under cold water, or theyll keep cooking and turn into a sad clump
- Have your sauce whisked and ingredients prepped before you turn on the heat, because stir-frying moves fast once it starts
03 -
- Cutting the beef when its slightly frozen makes paper-thin slices so much easier to achieve
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for a minute before garnishing—the flavor difference is worth the extra step