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20-Minute Beef Gochujang Noodles
Enjoy flavorful beef gochujang noodles in under 20 minutes! This easy Korean-inspired one-bowl meal combines spicy gochujang paste, sweet apple, and pantry staples, with simple customization options.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 462 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Korean
Ingredients
- 4 servings fresh udon noodles or egg noodles see note below
- 1 tbsp oil
- 3-4 green onion chopped
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 lb ground beef preferably 90% lean. See note for vegetarian or vegan option
- 1/2 small sweet apple seeded. See note for substitute
- 2-3 tbsp Gochujang see note below
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp rice wine or 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 English cucumber shredded
Instructions
- Prepare the Noodles: Cook your choice of noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.Note: If using fresh wheat noodles (such as ramen noodles), rinse under water to remove extra starch, and coat with a small amount of oil to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Beef Mixture: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add green onion and garlic; stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink and cooked through.
- Add Apple and Seasonings: Turn off the heat. Use a fine grater to grate the apple directly over the beef mixture. Turn the heat back on, add gochujang, honey, and rice wine; stir to combine. Continue to stir-fry the sauce until it thickens, about 3 minutes.
- Combine Noodles and Sauce: Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds. Add the noodles to the skillet and give everything a good toss to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Serve: Place individual portions of noodles in a bowl, top with shredded cucumber, and serve right away. Enjoy!
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Notes
- For noodles, fresh options such as udon, egg noodles, or ramen noodles work great. But dried spaghetti will work too. I don't recommend thin wheat noodles (somen) since they can break easily while tossing with the sauce.
- If reducing the amount of gochujang, add 1-2 tablespoons of soy sauce to compensate for the seasoning.
- To substitute for grated apples, use 1/4 cup of apple juice or pineapple juice.
- For a vegan or vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with a plant-based protein or simply omit it from the recipe.
Nutrition Information
Calories
462kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
919mg
(38%)
Potassium
446mg
(13%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
202IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 462kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 919mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 446mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 202IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.