Korean Gochujang Beef Noodles
This simple Korean-Inspired Spicy Gochujang Beef Noodles recipe is packed with so much flavor, and can be on your table in under 20 minutes. This dish is made with no fuss, easy to find ingredients, and will surely please the whole family.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 scallions whites and greens sliced and separated
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 zucchini thinly sliced
- ¼ cup gochujang
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 160 g noodles See Note 1
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the noodles and cook according to the package instructions. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the scallion whites, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 3–5 minutes until fragrant.
- Cook the Beef & Vegetables: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Using a spatula, break it into small pieces. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure even browning. Stir in the zucchini and sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the gochujang, soy sauce, and honey. Pour the sauce over the beef and zucchini, stirring to coat. Cook for another 10 minutes or until the beef is fully cooked.
- Combine & Serve: Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss to fully combine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce. Garnish with scallion greens and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Notes
Note 1: I used slightly less than 2 packets of the Trader Joe's knife cut squiggly noodles.
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