Korean Beef Noodles
A quick and easy dish that brings bold Korean flavors with tender ground beef, savory soy sauce, and perfectly cooked noodles, ideal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces linguine noodles Can substitute with rice noodles for a gluten-free option.
- 1 pound lean ground beef You can also substitute with ground turkey or tofu.
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- ½ cup packed brown sugar Adjust sweetness to taste.
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Increase for a spicier kick.
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- to taste sliced green onions For garnish.
- to taste sesame seeds For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Boil the linguine noodles until al dente, following the package instructions. After boiling, drain the noodles and set them aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the lean ground beef. Cook and crumble the meat for about 5-7 minutes or until it is no longer pink.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, crushed red pepper flakes, black pepper, and cornstarch.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked ground beef and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
- Add the cooked noodles to the meat mixture and toss everything together until well combined.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Serve Korean Beef Noodles hot, with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of water or broth to loosen the noodles.