Korean Gochujang Beef Noodles

Korean-inspired noodles tossed with savory gochujang beef, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and scallions for a quick stovetop dinner.

Prep: 10 min · Cook: 20 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 8 oz noodles
• 2 tbsp gochujang
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 4 scallions
• 2 cloves garlic
• 0.5 cup water

Cooking instructions

1. Cook the noodles according to package directions until tender. Reserve 1/2 cup noodle water, then drain. (about 10 min)
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned and it reaches 160°F (71°C), about 7 to 9 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed. (about 9 min) — 160°F (71°C)
3. Add the gochujang, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and 1/4 cup reserved noodle water. Stir in the hot skillet until the sauce is smooth and bubbling, about 2 minutes. (about 2 min)
4. Add the drained noodles to the skillet and toss until evenly coated, adding more noodle water a tablespoon at a time if needed, about 1 minute. (about 1 min)
5. Stir in the scallions and serve hot. (about 1 min)