Korean Beef Noodles (Print)
Tender beef and glass noodles with vegetables in a savory, mildly spicy Korean-style sauce
# Ingredient list:
→ Beef
01 - 14 oz flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp cornstarch
04 - 1 tsp sesame oil
→ Noodles
05 - 10 oz Korean sweet potato glass noodles (dangmyeon) or rice noodles
→ Vegetables
06 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
07 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
08 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
09 - 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
10 - 3 scallions, sliced
11 - 2 cups baby spinach
→ Sauce
12 - 4 tbsp soy sauce
13 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
14 - 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
15 - 2 tbsp mirin or rice wine
16 - 2 tsp sesame oil
17 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
18 - 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
19 - 1 tbsp water
→ Garnish
20 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
21 - Extra sliced scallions
# Directions:
01 - Toss the sliced beef with 1 tbsp soy sauce, cornstarch, and 1 tsp sesame oil in a bowl. Let marinate while preparing remaining ingredients.
02 - Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain thoroughly, rinse under cold water, and set aside.
03 - Whisk together 4 tbsp soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, mirin, 2 tsp sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and water in a small bowl until smooth.
04 - Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated beef and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until just cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
05 - Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the skillet. Stir-fry carrots, bell pepper, and mushrooms for 3 to 4 minutes until just tender.
06 - Return beef to the pan. Add noodles, spinach, and sauce. Toss everything together for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through and spinach is wilted.
07 - Serve hot, garnished with toasted sesame seeds and extra sliced scallions.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce hits every single flavor note sweet, salty, savory, and just enough heat to keep things interesting without overwhelming your palate
- Everything happens in one pan and the beef stays impossibly tender because of a simple marinade trick I learned from a Korean friend
02 -
- Rinsing the noodles under cold water after cooking is absolutely critical or they will turn into a gummy mess
- Do not overcrowd the pan when searing the beef or it will steam instead of brown
03 -
- Freeze the beef for 20 minutes before slicing to get those paper-thin, uniform pieces
- Double the sauce and keep half in the fridge for a quick stir-fry later in the week