Description
A quick and flavorful 20 minute Korean Beef Sesame Noodles recipe featuring tender flank steak, fresh vegetables, and a savory-spicy sauce packed with garlic, ginger, and Gochujang. Perfect for a balanced and delicious weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
- 1/2 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Stir Fry
- 8 ounces brown rice noodles
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 cups mixed stir fry vegetables
- 3 shallots, sliced
- 1 pound flank steak or chicken breast, sliced thin
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
Instructions
- Make the sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients in a glass jar. Shake or whisk thoroughly to blend all flavors together.
- Prepare noodles: Cook the brown rice noodles according to package directions until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and prevent sticking.
- Cook vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add mixed stir fry vegetables and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the prepared sauce, cooking until the sauce evenly coats the veggies. Remove vegetables from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté shallots and meat: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Add sliced shallots and cook for 2 minutes until deeply softened and fragrant. Add the thinly sliced flank steak, cooking without stirring for 2 minutes to sear. Toss the meat, then pour in the remaining sauce. Let cook for 1 minute to simmer and meld flavors.
- Combine and finish: Stir in the cooked noodles and previously cooked vegetables. Cook for 2-3 minutes more, tossing to ensure the sauce fully coats all ingredients and everything is heated through.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in fresh basil and toasted sesame seeds for added aroma and texture. Serve immediately garnished with extra fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- Use tamari for a gluten free option instead of regular soy sauce.
- Adjust the amount of Gochujang based on your preferred spice level.
- Substitute flank steak with thinly sliced chicken breast for a lighter protein option.
- Brown rice noodles provide a great gluten free alternative but regular wheat noodles can also be used.
- Fresh basil can be substituted with cilantro or green onions if preferred.
- Cook noodles just until tender to avoid mushy texture when stir frying.
- Use a high smoke point oil to prevent burning during high heat cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
