Korean Beef & Kimchi Noodles

Name: Korean Beef & Kimchi Noodles
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef (ground pork, chicken or turkey also work here); 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce (see note); 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons freshly grated ginger; 1 large shallot, minced; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds; 1 teaspoon gochujang (Korean red pepper paste, any Asian garlic-chili paste, OR 1/4 teaspoon dried chilies); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided; 2 packages Udon noodles (individual portions); 8 – 10 baby Bok Choy, washed and trimmed; 1/2 cup kimchi, finely chopped; 2 – 3 teaspoons water; 3 green onions, thinly sliced, divided; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds – to finish

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:15min

Fast and budget-friendly, Korean Beef & Kimchi Noodles, an easy weeknight dinner that'll make you feel like you just ordered take-out! This recipe has become a go-to favorite when I'm craving Asian flavours, and spicy noodles. It's satisfying and keeps me on budget. Who doesn't need another great ground beef recipe in the arsenal of kitchen favorites?!

Updated at: Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:02:52 GMT