Description
This Spicy Korean Beef Noodles recipe combines tender marinated flank steak with savory ramen noodles, mushrooms, and a flavorful homemade Korean gochujang sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pan dish offers a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and umami flavors, making it an ideal weeknight dinner that’s quick, delicious, and satisfying.
Ingredients
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Beef and Marinade
- 1 pound flank steak
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 4 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chile paste)
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 teaspoons sugar
Noodles and Vegetables
- 2 packages beef ramen, including seasoning
- 1½ cups water
- ½ white onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, green onions, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, ground ginger, sesame oil, and sugar until fully combined. Pour half of this mixture into a large ziplock bag.
- Marinate the steak: Add the flank steak to the ziplock bag with marinade, seal tightly, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight to allow flavors to infuse. Cover and chill the remaining sauce for later use.
- Cook the steak: Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove steak from the marinade bag using tongs (reserve marinade in the bag). Cook the steak for 5 to 8 minutes on each side, or until it is well browned on the outside. Transfer steak to a cutting board and let it rest.
- Cook noodles and vegetables: To the same pan, add the thinly sliced onions, mushrooms, ramen noodles, ramen seasoning packets, and the reserved marinade from the ziplock bag. Pour 1½ cups water over everything and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until noodles are tender and cooked through.
- Combine and finish: Thinly slice the rested steak against the grain. Add the steak strips and the reserved sauce to the pan with noodles and vegetables. Stir well to combine and cook for a few minutes until the steak is heated through. Garnish with additional green onions if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- This recipe uses gochujang, a Korean chili paste that provides authentic flavor and spice.
- Marinating the steak longer enhances the depth of flavor, but 30 minutes is sufficient for a quick meal.
- A one-pan method keeps prep and cleanup minimal while infusing the noodles with savory beef flavor.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less gochujang according to your preference.
- If you prefer a gluten-free version, substitute gluten-free soy sauce and ramen noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 487 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1433 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 68 mg
