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Korean Beef Noodle Bowls Recipe

3.9 from 39 reviews

This Korean Beef Noodle Bowl features tender sirloin steak cooked in a savory and slightly spicy sauce, served over ramen noodles and topped with fresh cucumbers, green onions, and sesame seeds for a delicious and comforting meal ready in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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Beef and Sauce

  • 1 pound sirloin steak (thinly sliced)
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 white onion (small, thinly sliced or finely chopped)
  • 34 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon freshly minced or grated ginger

Noodles and Toppings

  • 2 packages ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
  • 1/2 English cucumber (or 2 baby cucumbers, thinly sliced with peels on)
  • 1 bunch green onions (chopped)
  • sesame seeds (to sprinkle on top)
  • gochujang sauce (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Season Steak: Season thinly sliced sirloin steak with kosher salt and black pepper. Be generous so every bite’s tasty.
  2. Cook Steak: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook about 3–4 minutes per side until browned. Set aside.
  3. Cook Onions: In same skillet, cook sliced white onion for about 5 minutes until translucent and soft.
  4. Add Garlic: Add minced garlic and cook about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Make Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, water, sriracha, sesame oil, and brown sugar in a small bowl.
  6. Combine & Simmer: Pour sauce into skillet with onions and garlic, then return steak to skillet and stir to coat. Simmer 5–7 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Cook Noodles: Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions. Discard seasoning, drain and divide into bowls.
  8. Assemble Bowls: Spoon beef and sauce over noodles.
  9. Add Toppings: Top with sliced cucumbers, green onions, sesame seeds, and optional gochujang sauce.

Notes

  • Be generous with salt and pepper for flavorful steak.
  • Discard ramen seasoning packets to avoid excess sodium.
  • Gochujang sauce is optional and adds extra spice and flavor.

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