Korean Beef Noodles (Printable)

Tender flank steak, vibrant vegetables, and silky rice noodles coated in a savory garlic-ginger soy sauce. A quick and 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

→ 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 thoroughly and set aside.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
03 - Add thinly sliced flank steak to the hot pan. Cook for 2–3 minutes until browned on edges. Remove beef and set aside.
04 - In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger. Stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn.
05 - Add broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot. Stir-fry for approximately 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
06 - Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Stir vigorously until brown sugar completely dissolves.
07 - Return seared beef to the skillet. Pour the sauce mixture over beef and vegetables. Toss to coat evenly.
08 - Add cooked rice noodles to the skillet. Gently toss everything together for about 2 minutes until noodles are evenly coated and heated through.
09 - Transfer to serving bowls. Garnish generously with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce strikes that perfect balance between savory and slightly sweet, coating everything like a warm blanket
  • It comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like something you'd order at your favorite Korean spot
  • The vegetables stay crisp-tender while the beef remains juicy, creating such satisfying textures in every bite
02 -
  • Pat the beef completely dry before slicing. Excess moisture creates steam instead of that gorgeous sear we're after.
  • Have all ingredients prepped and the sauce mixed before you turn on the stove. Once you start cooking, everything moves fast.
  • If your noodles are sticking together, rinse them under warm water and toss with a bit of oil before adding to the skillet.
03 -
  • Freeze the flank steak for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing. It becomes firm enough to cut paper-thin slices with ease.
  • Invest in a good wok or large skillet with high sides. The tossing motion is crucial for even cooking, and you need the space.
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