20-Minute Beef Gochujang Noodles
Enjoy flavorful beef gochujang noodles in under 20 minutes! This easy Korean-inspired one-bowl meal combines spicy gochujang paste, sweet apple, and pantry staples, with simple customization options.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 servings fresh udon noodles or egg noodles (see note below)
- 1 tbsp oil
- 3-4 green onion (chopped)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 lb ground beef (preferably 90% lean. See note for vegetarian or vegan option)
- 1/2 small sweet apple (seeded. See note for substitute)
- 2-3 tbsp gochujang (see note below)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp rice wine (or 1 tbsp rice vinegar)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 English cucumber (shredded)
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Noodles: Cook your choice of noodles according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.Note: If using fresh wheat noodles (such as ramen noodles), rinse under water to remove extra starch, and coat with a small amount of oil to prevent sticking.
- 2
Prepare the Beef Mixture: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add green onion and garlic; stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink and cooked through.
- 3
Add Apple and Seasonings: Turn off the heat. Use a fine grater to grate the apple directly over the beef mixture. Turn the heat back on, add gochujang, honey, and rice wine; stir to combine. Continue to stir-fry the sauce until it thickens, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Combine Noodles and Sauce: Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds. Add the noodles to the skillet and give everything a good toss to evenly distribute the flavors.
- 5
Serve: Place individual portions of noodles in a bowl, top with shredded cucumber, and serve right away. Enjoy!