Best Korean Beef Noodles
Sweet-savory Korean-style ground beef in a glossy sesame-soy sauce tossed with noodles and finished with green onions and sesame seeds—fast, craveable, and weeknight-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Ingredients
8 oz spaghetti or ramen noodles (linguine works too)
1 lb ground beef (80/20)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp sesame oil
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
½ cup brown sugar, packed
¼ cup sweet chili sauce or gochujang
2 tsp cornstarch
2 green onions, sliced
1 tbsp vegetable oil
Sesame seeds and extra green onions, for garnish
Optional: ¾ cup frozen peas or sliced mushrooms
Instructions
1. Boil noodles to al dente according to package directions. Drain and set aside (toss with a drizzle of sesame oil to prevent sticking).
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and garlic; crumble and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
3. Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, sweet chili sauce (or gochujang), sesame oil, and cornstarch in a bowl. Pour over the beef and simmer 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and turns glossy.
4. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss to coat evenly. Stir in peas or mushrooms if using and heat through for 1 minute.
5. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
Use gochujang for deeper heat; sweet chili sauce is milder and sweeter.
Swap ground turkey for a lighter version.
Leftovers reheat well—add a splash of water to loosen the sauce.
Find it online: https://www.musttryrecipe.com/korean-beef-noodles/