Korean Beef Noodles (Printable)

Savor tender flank steak, vibrant veggies, and delicate rice noodles expertly tossed in a savory sauce for a delightful meal.

# What You 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

# Directions:

01 - Cook the rice noodles according to package directions. Drain thoroughly and set aside.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
03 - Add the thinly sliced flank steak and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned on all sides. Remove meat from skillet and set aside.
04 - In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger. Stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
05 - Add broccoli, bell pepper, and carrot. Stir-fry for approximately 5 minutes until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
06 - While vegetables cook, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Stir until sugar completely dissolves.
07 - Return beef to the skillet and pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables. Stir to combine evenly.
08 - Add cooked rice noodles to the skillet. Gently toss everything together until noodles are evenly coated and heated through, about 2 minutes.
09 - Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one skillet meaning less cleanup and more time eating
  • The sauce strikes that perfect balance between salty and sweet that keeps you coming back for another bite
02 -
  • Cutting the flank steak against the grain is non-negotiable for tender beef
  • Have all your ingredients prepped before you turn on the heat because stir-frying moves fast
03 -
  • Let your rice noodles cool slightly after draining so they dont clump when you add them to the skillet
  • Cut your vegetables uniformly so they all cook at the same rate
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