Description
This 20 Minute Korean Beef Sesame Noodles recipe blends tender, thinly sliced flank steak with flavorful stir-fried vegetables and chewy brown rice noodles. Tossed in a savory, spicy sauce made from garlic, ginger, tamari, honey, and Gochujang, this dish offers a delicious balance of sweet, salty, and heat. Quick to prepare and perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal, it’s garnished with fresh basil and toasted sesame seeds for extra aroma and texture.
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 garlic, ginger, tamari, honey, rice vinegar, Gochujang, and toasted sesame oil in a glass jar. Shake or whisk thoroughly until well mixed.
- Prepare Noodles: Cook the brown rice noodles according to the package directions. Once cooked, drain and rinse them under cold water to prevent sticking.
- Cook Vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the mixed stir-fry vegetables and sauté until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the prepared sauce and cook until vegetables are coated, then remove them from the pan.
- Sauté Shallots and Beef: In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Add the sliced shallots and cook for 2 minutes until deeply softened. Add the thinly sliced flank steak and let sear without stirring for 2 minutes, then toss the meat and pour in the remaining sauce. Simmer for 1 minute.
- Combine and Finish: Stir in the cooked noodles and vegetables back into the skillet. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, tossing well, until the sauce evenly coats the noodles. Remove from heat and fold in fresh basil and toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve: Plate the noodles and garnish with extra fresh basil if desired. Enjoy immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Substitute chicken breast for flank steak to make a leaner version.
- Use gluten-free tamari to keep the dish gluten-free.
- Adjust the amount of Gochujang to control the spiciness.
- For extra crunch, add chopped peanuts or cashews as garnish.
- Make sure to rinse noodles under cold water to stop cooking and prevent clumping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
