Description
These Spicy Korean Gochujang Beef Noodles are so easy to make, saucy, spicy yet sweet and perfect for a simple 30-minute dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (turkey or chicken)
- 12 ounces rice noodles or noodles of choice
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1/4 cup gochujang paste
- 2 tablespoons coconut cream
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Step 1: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook noodles according to package instructions. Toss with 2 tablespoons of butter after cooking and let melt.
- Step 2: Add the ground meat to a large skillet and saute until cooked through.
- Step 3: Meanwhile, whisk together all ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Step 4: When the noodles are done, drain and rinse and add back to the pot. Add in about half of the sauce and toss to combine.
- Step 5: Add in the ground meat and the rest of the sauce. Toss until well coated and let the flavors combine over low heat for a few minutes.
- Step 6: Serve with chopped scallions, sesame seeds, cilantro and/or red pepper flakes.
Notes
The coconut cream is optional, you can easily do without, but it does add a nice richness to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 1350 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 65 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: gochujang, beef noodles, korean noodles, korean food, spicy noodles, 30 minute meal