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Japchae Bowl

Sweet-savory glass noodles tossed with sautéed beef, spinach, and shiitake in one skillet. Skip the rolling—serve it warm in a bowl for a weeknight dinner that tastes restaurant-quality.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
22g
Japchae Bowl
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Ingredients

  • 6 oz beef sirloin or ribeye, thinly sliced
  • 3 oz sweet potato glass noodles (dangmyeon)
  • 4 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil glass noodles in salted water until tender, about 7 minutes. Drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Brown beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add garlic and mushrooms. Sauté until mushrooms soften and release liquid, about 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in cooked noodles, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Toss to coat evenly, warming through, ~2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add spinach and stir until wilted, about 1 minute. Taste and adjust soy sauce if needed.

  6. 6

    Divide between bowls and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet (12-inch)
  • medium pot
  • wooden spoon
  • tongs
  • bowls

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