Korean Beef Noodles (Printable)

Tender beef, crisp vegetables, and silky rice noodles tossed in fragrant garlic-ginger soy sauce for a comforting bowl.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Cook rice noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
03 - Add thinly sliced flank steak and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
04 - Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Add broccoli florets, sliced bell pepper, and julienned carrot. Stir-fry for approximately 5 minutes until vegetables are tender yet maintain their crispness.
06 - While vegetables cook, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil in a small bowl, stirring until sugar completely dissolves.
07 - Return cooked beef to the skillet and pour the prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables. Stir thoroughly to combine.
08 - Add cooked rice noodles to the skillet. Gently toss all ingredients together until noodles are evenly coated and heated through, approximately 2 minutes.
09 - Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one skillet, so cleanup takes less time than waiting for delivery.
  • The sauce clings to every noodle and coats the beef in a glossy, sweet-savory glaze that tastes like you ordered it from your favorite spot.
  • You can toss in whatever vegetables are sitting in your crisper drawer and it still turns out delicious.
  • It reheats beautifully for next-day lunches, and somehow the flavors get even deeper overnight.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the rice noodles in the beginning, they'll soften even more when you toss them in the hot skillet with the sauce.
  • Slice the flank steak against the grain or it'll turn chewy no matter how perfectly you cook it.
  • Make sure your skillet is really hot before adding the beef, otherwise it'll steam instead of sear and you'll lose that caramelized flavor.
  • If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of water or reserved noodle cooking liquid to loosen it up.
03 -
  • Freeze the flank steak for 15 minutes before slicing, it firms up just enough to make thin, even slices way easier.
  • Prep all your vegetables and mix your sauce before you start cooking, because once that skillet heats up, everything moves fast.
  • If you want deeper color and flavor, add a splash of dark soy sauce or a pinch of five-spice powder to the sauce.
  • Don't skip the sesame seeds, they add a nutty crunch that makes the dish feel complete.
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