Korean Beef Zucchini Noodles
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors with Korean Beef Zucchini Noodles. This dish features tender, marinated beef paired with fresh zucchini noodles, creating a healthy and satisfying meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, each bite bursts with savory goodness. With vibrant colors and rich flavors, this recipe is not only delicious but also easy to prepare in under 30 minutes!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium zucchinis (spiralized into noodles)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Spiralize the zucchinis and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Gently fold in zucchini noodles; cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until softened but still al dente.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Marinate the beef for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavor. Feel free to substitute zucchini with other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for variety. For added texture, sprinkle sesame seeds or crushed peanuts on top before serving.