Korean Japchae

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine marinade ingredients and marinate beef for approximately 15 minutes while prepping other ingredients.
  2. 2Combine marinade ingredients and marinate beef for approximately 15 minutes while prepping other ingredients.
  3. 3Combine marinade ingredients and marinate beef for approximately 15 minutes while prepping other ingredients.
  4. 4Cook noodles according to package instructions.
  5. 5Cook noodles according to package instructions.
  6. 6Cook noodles according to package instructions.
  7. 7Drain and rinse noodles with water, then let them drain until ready to use.
  8. 8Drain and rinse noodles with water, then let them drain until ready to use.
  9. 9Drain and rinse noodles with water, then let them drain until ready to use.
  10. 10Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil over high heat.
  11. 11Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil over high heat.
  12. 12Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil over high heat.
  13. 13Cook onion and mushrooms together until softened, about 5 minutes over medium heat.
  14. 14Cook onion and mushrooms together until softened, about 5 minutes over medium heat.
  15. 15Cook onion and mushrooms together until softened, about 5 minutes over medium heat.
  16. 16Season onions and mushrooms with salt and pepper.
  17. 17Season onions and mushrooms with salt and pepper.
  18. 18Season onions and mushrooms with salt and pepper.
  19. 19Set the cooked onions and mushrooms aside in a large bowl.
  20. 20Set the cooked onions and mushrooms aside in a large bowl.
  21. 21Set the cooked onions and mushrooms aside in a large bowl.
  22. 22Add carrots and red bell pepper to the pan.
  23. 23Add carrots and red bell pepper to the pan.
  24. 24Add carrots and red bell pepper to the pan.
  25. 25Add oil to the pan and cook for a couple of minutes until softened.
  26. 26Add oil to the pan and cook for a couple of minutes until softened.
  27. 27Add oil to the pan and cook for a couple of minutes until softened.
  28. 28Season carrots and bell pepper with salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp sesame oil.
  29. 29Season carrots and bell pepper with salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp sesame oil.
  30. 30Season carrots and bell pepper with salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp sesame oil.
  31. 31Add spinach to the pan until wilted.
  32. 32Add spinach to the pan until wilted.
  33. 33Add spinach to the pan until wilted.
  34. 34Add the cooked spinach to the bowl with the cooked onions and mushrooms.
  35. 35Add the cooked spinach to the bowl with the cooked onions and mushrooms.
  36. 36Add the cooked spinach to the bowl with the cooked onions and mushrooms.
  37. 37Cook beef in the pan until cooked through, which takes approximately 5 minutes.
  38. 38Cook beef in the pan until cooked through, which takes approximately 5 minutes.
  39. 39Cook beef in the pan until cooked through, which takes approximately 5 minutes.
  40. 40Set the cooked beef aside and add it to the veggies.
  41. 41Set the cooked beef aside and add it to the veggies.
  42. 42Set the cooked beef aside and add it to the veggies.
  43. 43Pour sauce ingredients into the pan over medium heat.
  44. 44Pour sauce ingredients into the pan over medium heat.
  45. 45Pour sauce ingredients into the pan over medium heat.
  46. 46Cook the sauce for about 1 minute.
  47. 47Cook the sauce for about 1 minute.
  48. 48Cook the sauce for about 1 minute.
  49. 49Add the noodles to the pan with the sauce and toss well.
  50. 50Add the noodles to the pan with the sauce and toss well.
  51. 51Add the noodles to the pan with the sauce and toss well.
  52. 52Turn the heat to low and add in all the veggies and meat.
  53. 53Turn the heat to low and add in all the veggies and meat.
  54. 54Turn the heat to low and add in all the veggies and meat.
  55. 55Toss well to combine all ingredients.
  56. 56Toss well to combine all ingredients.
  57. 57Toss well to combine all ingredients.
  58. 58Season with sesame seeds, sesame oil, and pepper as needed.
  59. 59Season with sesame seeds, sesame oil, and pepper as needed.
  60. 60Season with sesame seeds, sesame oil, and pepper as needed.
  61. 61Top with green onions.
  62. 62Top with green onions.
  63. 63Top with green onions.
  64. 64Enjoy!
  65. 65Enjoy!
  66. 66Enjoy!

Ingredients

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