Korean Beef Noodle Bowls Recipe
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.
- Author: Natali
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
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)
- 3–4 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)
- Season Steak: Season thinly sliced sirloin steak with kosher salt and black pepper. Be generous so every bite’s tasty.
- 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.
- Cook Onions: In same skillet, cook sliced white onion for about 5 minutes until translucent and soft.
- Add Garlic: Add minced garlic and cook about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Make Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, water, sriracha, sesame oil, and brown sugar in a small bowl.
- 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.
- Cook Noodles: Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions. Discard seasoning, drain and divide into bowls.
- Assemble Bowls: Spoon beef and sauce over noodles.
- 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.
Keywords: Korean beef noodle bowl, beef ramen recipe, easy Korean dinner, quick beef skillet, savory beef noodles