Korean-Style Ground Beef Noodles
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
509 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
Korean
Korean-Style Ground Beef Noodles
Description
This Korean-Style Ground Beef Noodles recipe features ground beef cooked with aromatics like garlic and onion, simmered in a blend of soy sauce, honey, and sugar enhanced by a slice of ginger. The beef sauce is thickened and infused with sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, and chopped green onions for a rich and savory taste. The noodles, which can be vermicelli, udon, soba, or rice noodles, are cooked and rinsed in cold water to offer a fresh, springy texture that complements the warm beef sauce. Thin cucumber matchsticks and optionally halved hard-boiled eggs add a crisp, cool contrast to the savory noodles. The dish is finished with an optional drizzle of additional sesame oil for an extra layer of flavor.
This recipe is well suited for a filling lunch or light dinner, providing a balance of protein, fresh vegetables, and satisfying noodles. It works well as a standalone meal without additional sides due to its complete flavor profile and textures.
You can customize the dish by substituting noodles according to preference or what you have on hand. Adding minced fresh chili to the beef sauce introduces heat for those who like spice. Adjust the sweetness and saltiness by varying the honey and soy sauce to your taste. To keep the beef sauce rich and aromatic, ensure it simmers gently and the ginger slice is removed after cooking.
Ingredients
- 4 ervings vermicelli wheat noodles udon noodles, soba noodles, or rice noodles
- 1/2 cucumber sliced thinly to matchsticks
- 2 egg cut in half, hard boiled, optional
Ground beef sauce
- 2 tsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1/2 onion minced, medium
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef 90% lean preferred
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) soy sauce
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 lice ginger 1/8-inch thick
- pinches black pepper
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted
- 1-2 green onion chopped
Instructions
- Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a pot over medium heat and saute onion and garlic for 2 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook until the beef is browned.
- Add soy sauce, water, sugar, honey, and a slice of ginger. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 15 minutes over low heat, slightly covered. Remove the ginger slice.
- Add the sesame oil, sesame seeds, and green onion to the beef and mix well. Set aside to cool.
- Cook vermicelli noodles according to the package directions. Rinse under cold running water and drain. Put in an individual portion of noodles to an each serving bowl.
- Top with 2-3 tablespoonful of beef sauce over the noodles and add the cucumber slices. Drizzle more sesame oil if you wish.
Notes
- Experiment with different noodles such as soba, udon, or rice noodles to suit your preference.
- For a spicy kick, add minced fresh chili directly into the beef sauce during simmering.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 509 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 509kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 2149mg | 90% |
| Potassium | 459mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 31IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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