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Korean Beef Noodles

Savory Korean Beef Noodles: Your Comfort Food Fix

Savor the comforting flavors of Korean Beef Noodles, a delicious one-pot meal that's both hearty and effortless.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 2 pounds Beef Chuck can substitute with brisket or round
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
For the Broth
  • 4 cups Beef Broth low-sodium option recommended
  • 1 cup Water add more broth for extra flavor
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce switch to tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar honey or maple syrup can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (minced) fresh or powdered
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) can use garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil olive oil for milder taste
  • 2 tablespoons Gochujang (Korean chili paste) replace with sriracha for milder flavor
For the Noodles & Garnish
  • 8 ounces Noodles (fresh or dried) use rice for gluten-free
  • 2 scallions Green Onions can use chives
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds optional topping
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro can substitute with parsley

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cut the beef chuck into uniform chunks, season with black pepper.
  2. In a bowl, mix beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and gochujang until dissolved.
  3. Layer seasoned beef in the slow cooker and pour the sauce over it.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
  5. Cook noodles in boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  6. Once beef is tender, gently stir in cooked noodles into the slow cooker.
  7. Serve in bowls garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze beef and broth separately for up to 3 months.

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