Korean Beef Noodles (Print Version)

A vibrant Korean-inspired dish featuring tender beef, crisp vegetables, and delicate noodles coated in a savory sauce. Ready in 35 minutes.

# Components:

→ Noodles

01 - 8 ounces rice noodles

→ Beef

02 - 1 pound flank steak, thinly sliced against the grain

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 cup broccoli florets
04 - 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), sliced
05 - 1 carrot, julienned
06 - 2 green onions, chopped

→ Aromatics

07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 teaspoon ginger, grated

→ Sauce

09 - 1/3 cup soy sauce
10 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
11 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil

→ Cooking & Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
13 - Sesame seeds, for garnish

# Method:

01 - Cook rice noodles according to package directions. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
03 - Add thinly sliced flank steak to the hot skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until browned on all sides. Remove beef and set aside on a plate.
04 - In the same skillet, add minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
05 - Add broccoli florets, sliced bell pepper, and julienned carrot to the skillet. Stir-fry for approximately 5 minutes until vegetables are tender yet still crisp.
06 - While vegetables cook, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Stir vigorously until sugar completely dissolves.
07 - Return the cooked beef to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables. Stir to coat evenly.
08 - Add cooked rice noodles to the skillet. Gently toss everything together using tongs until noodles are evenly coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
09 - Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything comes together in one skillet, meaning less cleanup and more time eating
  • The sauce strikes that perfect balance between salty and sweet that makes you want seconds
02 -
  • Overcrowding the pan when searing beef will cause it to steam instead of brown, so work in batches if needed
  • Let the sauce bubble for a minute before adding noodles, it thickens slightly and clings better
03 -
  • Freeze the flank steak for twenty minutes before slicing, it becomes firm and easier to cut thinly
  • Room temperature noodles absorb sauce better than cold ones straight from the fridge
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