Description
This 20 Minute Korean Beef Sesame Noodles recipe is a quick and flavorful dish combining tender flank steak, aromatic sesame oil, and a savory-spicy sauce with brown rice noodles and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner that comes together in under half an hour.
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 or soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, Gochujang, and toasted sesame oil in a glass jar. Shake or whisk until thoroughly combined to make a spicy, flavorful sauce.
- Prepare noodles: Cook the brown rice noodles according to the package directions until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop further cooking and prevent sticking.
- Cook vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the mixed stir fry vegetables and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the prepared sauce to coat the veggies evenly. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
- Sear shallots and meat: In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Add the sliced shallots and cook for 2 minutes until they are deeply softened. Add the thinly sliced flank steak and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to sear. Toss the meat, then pour in the remaining sauce and simmer for 1 minute to absorb the flavors.
- Combine and finish: Add the cooked noodles and the sautéed vegetables back to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce coats everything evenly and the dish is heated through.
- Serve: Remove from heat, stir in fresh basil and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately, garnished with extra fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- Use tamari for a gluten-free alternative to soy sauce.
- Adjust Gochujang quantity based on your preferred spice level.
- Substitute flank steak with chicken breast or tofu for different protein options.
- Brown rice noodles can be swapped with rice vermicelli or soba noodles.
- Include any favorite stir fry vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or carrots.
- Make sure to slice the meat thinly for quick and even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
