Korean Beef Noodles (Printable View)

Tender beef, fresh vegetables, and chewy noodles in a savory Korean-style sauce

# What You Need:

→ Beef

01 - 12 oz beef sirloin or ribeye, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
03 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
04 - 1 teaspoon 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 tablespoons soy sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
14 - 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
15 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
16 - 2 teaspoons sesame oil
17 - 1 tablespoon water
18 - 1 teaspoon grated ginger

→ Garnish

19 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
20 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley (optional)

# How To Make It:

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 directions until just tender. Drain well, 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 until smooth. 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 to 4 minutes until just tender. Add the spinach and spring onions, cooking for another 1 to 2 minutes until wilted. Transfer vegetables to a plate.
05 - In the same wok, add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 2 to 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 to 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 Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce strikes that perfect balance where sweet meets heat and everything in between just works
  • It comes together faster than you can decide what to watch for dinner
02 -
  • Cold rinsed noodles toss better in the sauce than hot ones so do not skip that step
  • Have everything chopped before you turn on the heat because stir frying happens fast
03 -
  • Slice the beef while it is slightly frozen for easier cutting
  • Taste and adjust the sauce before tossing it with the noodles

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