Description
These 20 Minute Korean Beef Sesame Noodles are a quick, flavorful, and satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Tender beef or chicken is cooked in a spicy-sweet Korean sauce and tossed with brown rice noodles and vibrant vegetables. This dish is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, making it a delicious and healthy dinner option.
Ingredients
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Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Stir Fry:
- 8 ounces brown rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 cups mixed stir-fry vegetables
- 3 shallots, sliced
- 1 pound flank steak or chicken breast, sliced thin
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
Instructions
- Make the Sauce:
- Combine all sauce ingredients in a glass jar.
- Shake or whisk to combine thoroughly.
- Cook Noodles:
- Cook the brown rice noodles according to package directions.
- Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Sauté Vegetables:
- Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over high heat.
- Add the mixed stir-fry vegetables and cook until wilted, 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of the prepared sauce.
- Cook until the sauce coats the vegetables.
- Remove the vegetables from the pan and set aside.
- Cook Beef/Chicken:
- In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon sesame oil.
- Add the sliced shallots and cook for 2 minutes, until softened.
- Add the thinly sliced flank steak or chicken breast and cook, undisturbed, for 2 minutes to sear.
- Toss the meat, then pour in the remaining sauce.
- Simmer for 1 minute.
- Stir in the cooked noodles and sautéed vegetables.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce coats the noodles and everything is heated through.
- Finish and Serve:
- Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Stir in the toasted sesame seeds and fresh basil.
- Serve immediately, topped with additional fresh basil.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Gochujang to your spice preference.
- Use any mix of stir-fry vegetables you like.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure your tamari or soy sauce is gluten-free.
- You can substitute other types of noodles, such as soba or udon noodles.
- If you don’t have fresh ginger, you can use ground ginger (use about 1 teaspoon).
- Garnish with extra sesame seeds or green onions for added flavor and visual appeal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 500kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
