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A vibrant plate of japchae noodles with colorful sliced bell peppers, julienned carrots, green onions, and sliced beef, arranged beautifully on a white ceramic plate accented with sesame seeds, set on a rustic wooden table with a soft natural light illuminating the dish, capturing its glossy texture and fresh ingredients

Flavorful Japchae Noodles Easy Weeknight Dinner

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A deliciously easy stir-fried glass noodles dish packed with vegetables and beef, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 200g sweet potato starch noodles (japchae noodles)
  • 200g beef sirloin, thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, julienned
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the sweet potato noodles in boiling water for 6-8 minutes, drain, and set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add beef slices, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add bell peppers and carrots, stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until tender.
  4. Add cooked noodles, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and green onions. Toss everything to combine well and heat through.
  5. Serve hot garnished with sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Use thinly sliced beef for quicker cooking.
  • You can substitute chicken or tofu for a vegetarian version.
  • Adjust soy sauce to taste for desired saltiness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Method: Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Korean
  • Diet: Healthy, low-fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg
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