Korean Beef Noodles
Korean Beef Noodles are a comforting, flavor-packed meal featuring slow-cooked beef simmered in a savory-sweet, umami-rich broth with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and gochujang. Paired with chewy noodles, this Korean-inspired dish delivers deep flavor with minimal effort, perfect for cozy dinners or easy entertaining.
Equipment
- slow cooker
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- large pot
- knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 lb beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 lb noodles (udon, ramen, or egg noodles)
- 3 green onions, sliced
- sesame seeds (optional)
- fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Lightly season the beef pieces with black pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the beef broth, water, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and gochujang until fully combined.
- Place the beef in the slow cooker and pour the broth mixture over it. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
- About 20 minutes before serving, cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain well.
- Add the cooked noodles to the slow cooker and gently stir to coat them in the flavorful broth.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
For best results, cut the beef into evenly sized pieces so it cooks uniformly. Add noodles just before serving to prevent them from becoming too soft. Taste the broth near the end of cooking and adjust sweetness or spice as desired. This dish stores and reheats well for meal prep.