Korean Japchae

Directions

  1. 1Combine marinade ingredients and marinate beef for approximately 15 minutes while prepping other ingredients.
  2. 2Cook noodles according to package instructions.
  3. 3Drain and rinse noodles with water, then let them drain until ready to use.
  4. 4Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil over high heat.
  5. 5Cook onion and mushrooms together until softened, about 5 minutes over medium heat.
  6. 6Season onions and mushrooms with salt and pepper.
  7. 7Set the cooked onions and mushrooms aside in a large bowl.
  8. 8Add carrots and red bell pepper to the pan.
  9. 9Add oil to the pan and cook for a couple of minutes until softened.
  10. 10Season carrots and bell pepper with salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp sesame oil.
  11. 11Add spinach to the pan until wilted.
  12. 12Add the cooked spinach to the bowl with the cooked onions and mushrooms.
  13. 13Cook beef in the pan until cooked through, which takes approximately 5 minutes.
  14. 14Set the cooked beef aside and add it to the veggies.
  15. 15Pour sauce ingredients into the pan over medium heat.
  16. 16Cook the sauce for about 1 minute.
  17. 17Add the noodles to the pan with the sauce and toss well.
  18. 18Turn the heat to low and add in all the veggies and meat.
  19. 19Toss well to combine all ingredients.
  20. 20Season with sesame seeds, sesame oil, and pepper as needed.
  21. 21Top with green onions.
  22. 22Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 1 lb thinly sliced steak
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp cane sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 8 oz sweet potato noodles
  • 4 tbsp neutral oil like avocado oil
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 carrots, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
  • 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 package cremini mushrooms, stems removed, thinly sliced
  • 3 cups green onions, chopped
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • Sesame seeds
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sugar or honey
  • 3 garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Tips

  • You can get stir fry beef at Trader Joe's for the thinly sliced steak.
  • Sweet potato noodles can be found at Asian markets or in the Asian section of stores.
  • Season with sesame seeds, sesame oil, and pepper as needed at the end.
  • Top with green onions before serving.