Description
A delicious and savory dish featuring rice noodles, ground beef, and fresh vegetables, seasoned with a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rice noodles or spaghetti
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Start by boiling your rice noodles or spaghetti according to package instructions. I like to cook them just until al dente so they can finish absorbing flavor later in the pan. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned. Break it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Once done, drain any excess fat. This step always fills the kitchen with that rich, savory scent that signals dinner is on the way.
- Add aromatics: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Let them cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. The combination of garlic and ginger is what gives Korean Beef Noodles their signature depth.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, chili flakes, cornstarch, and beef broth. Pour the sauce into the skillet and stir well. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes until it thickens slightly and coats the beef beautifully.
- Add vegetables: Toss in the shredded carrots and sliced red bell pepper. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp. This keeps the dish vibrant and fresh.
- Combine with noodles: Add the cooked noodles directly into the skillet. Use tongs to gently toss everything together so the noodles soak up all that savory sauce. Cook for another minute or two, just until everything is heated through.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds before serving. Serve immediately while hot and glossy.
Notes
- This dish can be served as a quick weeknight meal.
- For added flavor, consider marinating the beef in some soy sauce and ginger beforehand.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg