Korean Beef Noodles (Print Version)

Tender beef, crisp vegetables, and rice noodles in a savory soy-brown sugar glaze. Ready in 35 minutes.

# What You'll 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

# Steps to Follow:

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 until shimmering.
03 - Add thinly sliced flank steak to the hot skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
04 - Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the same skillet. Stir continuously 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-crisp.
06 - While vegetables cook, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil in a small mixing bowl. Stir until brown sugar completely dissolves.
07 - Return cooked beef to the skillet and pour prepared sauce over the beef and vegetables. Stir to coat evenly.
08 - Add cooked rice noodles to the skillet. Gently toss all ingredients together until noodles are evenly coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
09 - Transfer to serving bowls and garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together faster than takeout, and tastes even better because it's yours.
  • The beef stays tender while the vegetables keep that satisfying snap that makes each bite interesting.
  • One skillet means minimal cleanup, maximum flavor, and zero regret about what you're eating.
02 -
  • The difference between great and mediocre is slicing that beef thin and against the grain—rush this and you'll chew instead of enjoy.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet when searing the beef, because steam will trap moisture and you'll lose that beautiful crust that makes this dish shine.
03 -
  • Keep a small bowl of ice water near your station while cooking—if anything sticks, a quick splash prevents burning and buys you seconds to recover.
  • Toast your sesame seeds briefly in a dry pan before garnishing so they release their oils and taste noticeably more alive and nutty.
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