Description
Korean Beef Noodles is a comforting and flavorful slow-cooked dish combining tender beef chuck with a savory, slightly spicy broth made from soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and gochujang. Served over soft noodles and garnished with green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro, it’s an ultimate hearty meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 pound fresh or dried noodles (such as udon or ramen)
Garnishes
- 3 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds, for topping (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Beef: Season the beef chunks evenly with black pepper to enhance the meat’s flavor before cooking.
- Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced ginger, minced garlic, sesame oil, and gochujang. Stir well until the brown sugar is fully dissolved to create a rich and balanced sauce.
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Place the seasoned beef pieces into the slow cooker. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the beef, ensuring even coverage.
- Slow Cook the Beef: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours, until the beef is very tender and infused with the sauce flavors.
- Cook the Noodles: About 15-20 minutes before the beef is done, cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Combine Noodles and Beef: Once the beef is tender, add the cooked noodles into the slow cooker. Gently stir to combine, allowing the noodles to soak up some of the flavorful broth.
- Serve and Garnish: Spoon the Korean beef noodles into serving bowls. Garnish each bowl with sliced green onions, a sprinkle of sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro if desired for added freshness and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute beef chuck with brisket or stew meat if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of gochujang depending on how spicy you like your dish.
- If using dried noodles, make sure not to overcook as they will soften further when combined with the broth.
- For gluten-free option, use tamari instead of soy sauce and gluten-free noodles.
- This dish can be prepared in advance; flavors develop even more after resting overnight.
