Description
If you’re looking for a colorful, flavorful, and satisfying Korean dish, Japchae is the one! This easy dinner option features chewy sweet potato noodles stir-fried with vibrant vegetables and tender marinated beef. Whether you’re planning quick meals, searching for healthy food ideas, or need a dish to impress at a gathering, Japchae is an easy recipe packed with umami, perfect for lunchboxes or party platters. It’s also naturally gluten-free and easy to make vegetarian.
Ingredients
200g sweet potato glass noodles
200g ribeye or sirloin beef, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, julienned
1 cup spinach
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 green onions, sliced thin (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Soak the sweet potato noodles in warm water for 20–30 minutes or boil for 6–7 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. Marinate the beef with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 clove garlic (minced), 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Let sit for 15 minutes.
3. Stir-fry the carrots, spinach, onions, and bell peppers separately in a pan with a small amount of oil and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
4. In the same pan, stir-fry the marinated beef until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
5. Stir-fry the noodles in the pan with 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil until well coated.
6. Combine the noodles with all cooked vegetables and beef. Toss together over medium heat.
7. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
Slice vegetables and beef uniformly for even cooking and presentation.
Don’t skip stir-frying each vegetable separately—it preserves their individual textures and flavors.
For a vegetarian version, substitute beef with tofu or shiitake mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Japchae, glass noodles, Korean dinner, easy dinner, quick meals, healthy dinner, beef noodles