Korean Beef Noodles

These noodles are so deeply satisfying, that they must be considered soul food. The thick noodles with the savory beef and mushrooms makes such a hearty meal, there is almost no room for tea. It is also called Seoul Food.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs beef flank steak
• 3 tbsp of peanut oil
• ½ lb shiitake mushrooms or ½ lb cremini mushroom , caps, sliced
• ½ cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp of sesame oil
• 2 tbsp of sugar
• 12 ounces Chinese wheat noodles (udon may also be used)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 -3 small dried hot red chili pepper
• 2 carrots, grated

Directions:

Slice beef thinly across the grain into pieces about 3-inches long

Bring beef to room temperature

In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar until sugar dissolves; set aside until needed

Cook the noodles in boiling water about 8-10 minutes or until tender then drain

While noodles are cooking, cook mushrooms in oil in a small skillet until softened, then remove and drain away the liquid that collects

Add the garlic, scallions and hot peppers to the skillet and cook on high for about 1 minute or until pepper becomes aromatic

Then add the carrot, steak and mushrooms

Cook the meat for 2-3 minutes but try not to overcook

Add the soy sauce mixture and cook about 2 minutes more

Place noodles on a serving platter and top with beef mixture, and toss together until mixed

Serve immediately

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