Nutty Korean Japchae with Sesame and Beef

Name: Nutty Korean Japchae with Sesame and Beef
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 8 ounces sweet potato noodles; 1/2 pound beef sirloin (thinly sliced); 1 cup carrot (julienned); 1 cup spinach (washed); 1 medium onion (sliced); 1 cup bell pepper (sliced); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds; 1/4 cup roasted peanuts (chopped)

StandardAsianDinnerComfort FoodFamily-FriendlyNutty

⏱️ 25m PREP

🔥 20m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 450 CAL/SERV

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Overview

A delightful fusion of tender beef, nutty flavors, and vibrant vegetables tossed with chewy glass noodles in a savory sesame sauce.

Macronutrients per serving

grams

Protein

20.0g 22%

Fat

18.0g 20%

Carbs

52.0g 58%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin A

90% DV

Essential for vision and immune function

🔺 Iron

15% DV

Important for blood production

☀️ Vitamin C

40% DV

Supports immune function

🔺 Calcium

10% DV

Vital for bone health

💧 Omega-3

5% DV

Supports heart health

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

8 ounces sweet potato noodles
1/2 pound beef sirloin thinly sliced
1 cup carrot julienned
1 cup spinach washed
1 medium onion sliced
1 cup bell pepper sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Sauce Ingredients

3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons sugar
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1/4 cup roasted peanuts chopped

Instructions

1 Cook the sweet potato noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2 In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced beef and stir-fry until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3 In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil. Stir-fry the onions, carrots, bell peppers, and spinach until the vegetables are tender.
4 Prepare the sauce by mixing soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, minced garlic, and toasted sesame seeds in a bowl.
5 Add the cooked noodles, beef, and sauce to the skillet with the vegetables. Toss everything together until evenly coated and heated through.
6 Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts before serving.