Description
As a busy mom, I know how challenging it can be to whip up a delicious meal after a long day. That’s why I absolutely love making Spicy Korean Beef Noodles! This dish is not only quick to prepare, but it also packs a flavorful punch that will impress your family and friends. Imagine tender beef sirloin tossed with perfectly cooked noodles, all enveloped in a spicy, savory sauce. It’s a delightful way to bring a taste of Korea to your dinner table, making it a perfect solution for those hectic weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 8 ounces cooked noodles
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients – thinly slice the beef sirloin, mince the garlic, slice the onion and red bell pepper, cook the noodles according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced beef sirloin and cook until browned, then remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sliced onion, sauté until fragrant and softened.
- Add the sliced red bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, brown sugar, Gochujang, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the vegetables, stir to combine.
- Add the cooked beef sirloin back into the skillet, toss to coat everything in the sauce.
- Add the cooked noodles to the skillet, toss well to combine and coat the noodles in the sauce.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- Serve hot and enjoy your Spicy Korean Gochujang Beef Noodles!
Notes
- Adjust the level of Gochujang to taste for desired spiciness.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or snap peas for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg