beef japchae

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beulah, MI
Updated on Aug 21, 2025

When I was younger, I worked with a Korean woman who would bring me Japchae, and I loved it so much. I think that is when I started becoming so obsessed with Asian food. It is my absolute favorite cuisine ever.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces rib-eye steak, cut into very thin strips
  • 8 ounces glass noodles
  • 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
  • 1 small carrot, julienned
  • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and julienned
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and julienned
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bunch spinach, blanched for 1 minute in boiling water and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • toasted sesame seeds, for garnish

How To Make beef japchae

  • Step 1
    Place the glass noodles in boiling water and let soak for 10 minutes. Cut into smaller pieces.
  • Step 2
    Mix the soy sauce, sugar, mirin, and toasted sesame oil. Add the olive oil to a wok or large saucepan.
  • Step 3
    Add the rib eye, garlic, onion, carrots mushrooms, red and yellow pepper and stir fry for 4 minutes until softened.
  • Step 4
    Add the spinach and glass noodles then pour in the soy sauce mixture. Stir fry 3 or 4 minutes. Serve garnished with toasted sesame seeds.

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Category: Beef
Ingredient: Beef
Culture: Korean
Method: Stove Top

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