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Korean Beef and Noodle Stir Fry

This easy beef and noodle stir fry with Napa cabbage, edamame and green onion is flavored with a bulgogi-style cooking sauce.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Calories 241kcal
Author FoodLove.com

Ingredients

For the stir fry:

  • 1 package 1.25 pounds 85 percent lean ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 8 oz. vermicelli or angel hair pasta broken or cut into one-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • One medium Napa cabbage about 2 pounds
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 package 8 oz. frozen shelled edamame

For The Cooking Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water or beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons rice wine or dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic pressed
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon chili paste or Sriracha

Instructions

  • Clean and thinly slice 4 green onions and set aside.
  • Remove and discard wilted outer leaves from Napa cabbage, if needed. Cut off end of cabbage, and quarter the cabbage lengthwise. Cut cabbage quarters crosswise into thin slices, wash sliced cabbage in colander or salad spinner. Set aside.
  • Make the cooking sauce by combining all ingredients in a large measuring cup or small bowl. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
  • Microwave edamame according to package directions. Set aside.
  • Cook the vermicelli according to package directions and drain in colander. Return pasta pieces to cooking pot.
  • Add one tablespoon canola oil to the wok or skillet over medium high heat. Add the sliced cabbage; season lightly with salt. Stir fry for 3 minutes until the cabbage is cooked and beginning to soften. Remove Napa cabbage from skillet and add to pot with cooked pasta. Stir lightly to combine.
  • Brown the ground beef in a wok or large skillet over medium high heat, stirring and breaking up into small pieces with a spatula. Season with salt and pepper. When the beef is done, drain in a colander to remove excess fat.
  • Return meat to skillet. Add the cooking sauce and bring to a boil. Simmer over medium heat for about 3 minutes.
  • Add the noodles and cabbage to the beef, continue to cook and stir about 3 minutes until heated through. Add the green onions and edamame. Cook and stir 1-2 more minutes until hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 4g