Bulgogi Beef with Soba Noodles in Homemade Marinade

ByAnn Woo Stephenson
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I’m a lover of all things sweet, savory and noodles so these beef bulgogi noodles are all that and more.

Korean bulgogi is a popular dish of thinly sliced strips of beef, marinated in a sweet and savory sauce. The marinated beef is tender, juicy and flavorful and usually served with rice, banchan (various Korean side dishes) or on its own.

I love to have bulgogi in wraps but wanted to switch things up for my toddler and add his favorite food group: noodles.

This recipe comes with a homemade bulgogi sauce that comes together in about 30 seconds with a blender. The beef marinates for 30 minutes, then tossed with crispy veggies and soba noodles. In my humble opinion, it’s the perfect meal.

❤️ Why You’ll Love Bulgogi Noodles:

  • One pan meal.
  • Homemade sauce.
  • Pop of color from fresh veggies.
  • An explosion of a sweet and savory flavor combo.
  • Kids love this Korean staple.
  • No added white or brown sugar. 
  • The ultimate comfort food.

🍲 Ingredients

Garlic

Ginger

Coconut Aminos

Apple Cider Vinegar

Applesauce or Pear Puree

Sesame Oil

Soba Noodles

Beef (sirloin recommended)

Onion

Red Bell Pepper

Carrot

Sesame Seeds

Green Onion

👩‍🍳 How to Make Bulgogi Noodles

  1. In a food processor or blender, add all of the ingredients listed under “for the marinade” and blend until the marinade is smooth.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the thinly sliced beef and marinade, then mix. Make sure the meat is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or longer if possible.
  3. Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  4. In a large non-stick pan or large wok, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the marinated beef to the hot pan and cook until it’s fully cooked and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  6. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil.
  7. Stir in the onion, red bell pepper and carrot. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.
  8. Add the cooked noodles and bulgogi to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables.
  9. Pour the cooked bulgogi over the noodles and vegetables. Stir to combine.
  10. Garnish the bulgogi noodles with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve immediately.

🪄 Tips and Tricks

  •   For toddlers, cut the noodles with scissors to help with chewing.


🗒 Substitutions

  • Use rice noodles, ramen noodles or udon noodles.
  • Add bok choy, baby corn or shiitake mushrooms.
  • Add red pepper flakes for heat.


🗒 Serving Suggestions

👝 How to Store Leftovers

Store leftover noodles in an airtight container in the fridge for up the three days.

🤔 Common Questions

Is this recipe gluten and dairy-free?

Soba noodles are technically gluten-free, but many contain gluten. Check to ensure yours are gluten-free, if needed. This bulgogi beef noodle recipe is dairy-free.

What type of beef?

I prefer top sirloin because it’s incredibly tender. You can also use flank steak, ribeye steak or tenderloin. Make sure to cut the pieces of meat very thin. You can also make this with chicken breasts if you don’t eat red meat.

Bulgogi Noodles

These Bulgogi Noodles are a main dish that will blow your mind with flavor. Tender, marinated bulgogi beef, soba noodles, crispy veggies and a homemade sauce make this meal one you'll want to make every week. Easy, healthy and so good, the whole family will be happy about this recipe.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: korean
Keyword: bulgogi noodles
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Marinate: 30 minutes

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 2 Tablespoons garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 6 Tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup applesauce or pear puree
  • 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Noodles

  • 8 ounces soba noodles
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb. thinly sliced beef sirloin is ideal
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 carrot julienned
  • sesame seeds gor garnish
  • chopped spring onions (green onions) for garnish

Instructions

  • In a food processor or blender, add all of the ingredients listed under "for the marinade" and blend until the marinade is smooth.
  • In a large bowl, add the thinly sliced beef and marinade, then mix. Make sure the meat is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or longer if possible.
  • Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large pan or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the marinated beef and cook until it's fully cooked and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Stir in the onion, red bell pepper and carrot. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.
  • Add the cooked noodles and bulgogi to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables.
  • Pour the cooked bulgogi over the noodles and vegetables. Stir to combine.
  • Garnish the bulgogi noodles with sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Serve immediately.
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