Korean Beef Noodles (Printable Version)

Flavorful flank steak, vibrant vegetables, and rice noodles tossed in a rich soy-brown sugar sauce. A satisfying meal.

# 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 (for garnish)

→ 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 Steps:

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. Remove and set aside.
04 - In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Add broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
06 - While vegetables cook, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil in a small bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves.
07 - Return beef to the skillet and pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables. Stir to combine.
08 - Add cooked rice noodles to the skillet. Gently toss everything together until noodles are evenly coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
09 - Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce hits every single flavor note your cravings could want, sweet and salty with just enough sesame richness
  • Everything happens in one pan, meaning maximum flavor with minimum cleanup time
02 -
  • Against the grain is not optional here, it is the difference between tender and tough
  • Have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking because everything moves fast once heat is on
03 -
  • Freeze the flank steak for 20 minutes before slicing to get those paper thin cuts effortlessly
  • Undercook the vegetables slightly since they will continue cooking in the hot sauce
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