Japchae Korean Beef Stir-Fry with Glass Noodles
Glass-noodle japchae gets a beefy upgrade with thinly sliced Strip Steak tossed with bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach and a savory soy-sesame sauce. Ready in 35 minutes, it’s a colorful stir-fry that’s bright, saucy and perfect with a spoonful of gochujang if you like heat.
Cook Time: 35 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 15
Ingredients
Optional ingredients
Preparation
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Step 1
In a small bowl, whisk together remaining soy sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, brown sugar, and 1 tsp. sesame oil to make a sauce. Arrange cooked and drained noodles in a large bowl. Set both bowls aside.
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Step 2
Heat 1 tsp. remaining oil in a wok or large, deep skillet over MEDIUM-HIGH heat. Add bell peppers, garlic, onions, and carrots and stir-fry until just softened, 5- 7 minutes. Add 1 Tbsp. reserved sauce and cook until fragrant, 2-3 minutes more. Transfer vegetable mixture to bowl with noodles. Add mushrooms to skillet, cook for 3-4 minutes, and again transfer to bowl with noodles.
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Step 3
Return wok to the heat, add remaining 1 tsp. sesame oil, add beef and stir-fry until just cooked through, 3-4 minutes. Transfer beef and its juices to the bowl with noodles and vegetables. Add spinach and remaining reserved sauce and gently toss to combine.
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Step 4
Transfer japchae to bowls, scatter sesame seeds over the top, and serve.
Nutrition Information
435 Calories
6.1g SAT FAT
30g PROTEIN
3.9 mg IRON
6.1 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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