Description
This dish takes me back to bustling family dinners—everyone gathered around the table, laughter bouncing off the walls, and big bowls of saucy noodles passed around with joy. With rich, spiced ground beef and nutty, savory notes, this recipe transforms humble ingredients into a comfort meal worth repeating. It’s warming, satisfying, and just the right amount of spicy. Perfect for weeknights or impressing dinner guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
100ml sunflower or vegetable oil
2 tbsp gochugaru (or mild chili powder)
1 tbsp crushed chillies
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
2 tbsp sesame seeds
500g ground beef (15% fat recommended)
3 tbsp light soy sauce
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp peanut butter
150ml water or beef/chicken stock
500g fresh egg noodles
Toppings:
Sliced cucumber
Chopped cilantro
Sliced green onions
Instructions
Heat oil in a pan over medium. Add garlic, gochugaru, crushed chilies, and sesame seeds. Stir until aromatic (about 1 min).
Add ground beef. Cook until browned and cooked through.
Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, sugar, and peanut butter.
Pour in water or stock, stir well, and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Meanwhile, cook egg noodles per package instructions. Drain and toss into the beef mixture.
Serve topped with cucumber, cilantro, and green onions.
Notes
Savory, spicy, and rich—this noodle bowl is your new comfort food hero. It’s not just dinner; it’s a celebration in a bowl.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 580 per serving
- Fat: 32g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 45g per serving
- Protein: 28g per serving