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Beef Japchae

35 min4 servings๐Ÿณ 1 pan + 1 bowlPicky-eater safe bet: plain noodles$18.00520 cal ยท 24g protein

Ingredients

  • sweet potato glass noodles8 oz
  • beef sirloin steakยพ lb
  • tamariโ…“ cup
  • toasted sesame oil3 tbsp
  • brown sugar2 tbsp
  • baby spinach4 cups
  • carrots2 count
  • shiitake mushrooms4 oz
  • yellow onion1 count
  • garlic3 cloves

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix the tamari, sesame oil, brown sugar, and minced garlic. Toss the thinly sliced beef with 2 tbsp of this sauce.

  2. 2

    Boil the noodles 6 to 7 minutes until chewy-soft, rinse in cold water, drain, and snip them a few times with scissors.

  3. 3

    In a large skillet over medium-high heat with a little oil, cook the onion, carrot matchsticks, and sliced mushrooms for 4 minutes; add the spinach until wilted and move to a bowl.

  4. 4

    Cook the beef in the same pan for 2 to 3 minutes until just browned.

  5. 5

    Add the noodles, vegetables, and remaining sauce and toss over low heat 2 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if you have them; it's great warm or at room temp.

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