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Delicious bowl of Korean Beef Noodles with savory broth and tender meat.

Korean Beef Noodles

These cozy Korean beef noodles, cooked in a slow cooker, bring rich flavors of tender beef and savory broth together, perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef and Broth
  • 1 pound beef (chuck or brisket) Chuck or brisket are ideal for slow cooking as they become tender.
  • 4 cups beef broth Opt for low-sodium beef broth.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste) Adjust according to spice tolerance.
For the Vegetables
  • 1 onion sliced onion
  • 2 carrots sliced carrots
  • 1 bell pepper sliced bell pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
For the Noodles
  • 8 ounces noodles (egg noodles or rice noodles) Egg noodles provide chewiness; choose based on preference.
For Seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped green onions for garnish For a fresh, crunchy contrast.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by placing the beef in the slow cooker. Pour in the beef broth, followed by the soy sauce and gochujang.
  2. Add the sliced onion, carrots, and bell pepper to the cooker, then sprinkle in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil. Don’t forget a dash of salt and pepper.
  3. Stir everything together gently to ensure all the ingredients are well mixed.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker and set it on low heat for 6-8 hours until the beef becomes tender.
  2. About 30 minutes before serving, cook the noodles according to the package instructions until just tender.
  3. Once cooked, drain the noodles and fold them into the slow cooker, ensuring they soak up the delicious broth.
  4. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes

This dish is even better the next day after the flavors have had time to meld. Customize by adding different vegetables or adjusting spice levels.