Spicy Crispy Korean Beef Noodles

High ProteinLow Fat

A 575-calorie Lunch recipe from MunchInIt. Serves 2. Prep 10 min, cook 15 min.

Ingredients

• 150g lean beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 100g dried ramen noodles
• 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tsp gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
• 1 tsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 inch fresh ginger, grated
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, carrots, spinach)
• 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• Cooking spray
• Chopped spring onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

1. Prep: Thinly slice beef, mince garlic, grate ginger, and chop vegetables. Whisk together soy sauce, gochujang, gochugaru, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger to create the sauce.
2. Toss the thinly sliced beef with cornstarch until coated.
3. Lightly coat a pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat on the hob. Air fry the beef for 8-10 minutes at 200°C (400°F) until crispy, or pan-fry until golden brown and crispy.
4. Meanwhile, cook ramen noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
5. In the same pan, lightly coat with cooking spray and sauté the red onion and mixed vegetables for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
6. Add the cooked noodles and the prepared sauce to the pan with the vegetables. Toss to combine.
7. Stir in the crispy beef.
8. Divide into two bowls and garnish with chopped spring onions and sesame seeds.