Korean beef noodles use naengmyeon buckwheat noodles that are traditionally made in winter when buckwheat freezes into perfect chewy texture.
Korean Beef Noodles
Dive into a delicious bowl of Korean Beef Noodles, where tender beef simmers to perfection in your slow cooker, soaking up a savory blend of soy sauce and garlic. This family-friendly dish brings the vibrant flavors of Korea right to your dinner table, making it a go-to for busy weeknights. Get ready to twirl those noodles and savor every bite!
Prep
15
min
Cook
480
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- 1 tbsp. garlic ginger paste (15 ml)
- 1 onion diced
- 1 tbsp. tomato puree (15 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 100ml Beef stock (3.38 fl oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 4 pouches ready to wok udon noodles
- 2 tbsp. rice vinegar (30 ml)
- 1 tbsp. soft brown sugar (15 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- Handful Fresh coriander chopped
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- 2 tbsp. dark soy sauce (30 ml)
- 2 tbsp. Gochujang (30 ml)
📦Other(2)
- 1 tbsp. black sesame seeds (15 ml)
- 1 ox cheek
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Transfer all of the ingredients into your slow cooker pot, stir well then place the ox cheek on top, glaze with the sauce then cover with the lid and cook on low for 8 hours.
- 2
Shred the beef then before serving with some udon noodles, sprinkle over the sesame seeds and fresh coriander.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook ox cheek at 195-205°F internal temperature in the slow cooker because collagen breaks down into gelatin at this range, creating silky texture without overcooking the meat fibers.technique195-205°F
- ✓Reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water before draining udon noodles - the starch content helps bind the braised beef juices into a glossy sauce that coats each noodle.technique1 cup pasta water
- ✓Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes until golden because heat activates volatile oils, increasing nutty flavor compounds by 300%.ingredient2-3 minutes
- ✓Shred the ox cheek while still warm (around 140°F) because hot muscle fibers separate more easily along natural grain lines, preventing tough, stringy texture.timing140°F
- ✓Add fresh coriander stems to the slow cooker during cooking but save leaves for garnish - stems contain 4x more flavor compounds than leaves and won't become bitter with long cooking.ingredient4x more flavor
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Prep
15
min
Cook
480
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Korean beef noodles use naengmyeon buckwheat noodles that are traditionally made in winter when buckwheat freezes into perfect chewy texture.
Korean Beef Noodles
Dive into a delicious bowl of Korean Beef Noodles, where tender beef simmers to perfection in your slow cooker, soaking up a savory blend of soy sauce and garlic. This family-friendly dish brings the vibrant flavors of Korea right to your dinner table, making it a go-to for busy weeknights. Get ready to twirl those noodles and savor every bite!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- 1 tbsp. garlic ginger paste (15 ml)
- 1 onion diced
- 1 tbsp. tomato puree (15 ml)
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 100ml Beef stock (3.38 fl oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 4 pouches ready to wok udon noodles
- 2 tbsp. rice vinegar (30 ml)
- 1 tbsp. soft brown sugar (15 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- Handful Fresh coriander chopped
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- 2 tbsp. dark soy sauce (30 ml)
- 2 tbsp. Gochujang (30 ml)
📦Other(2)
- 1 tbsp. black sesame seeds (15 ml)
- 1 ox cheek
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Transfer all of the ingredients into your slow cooker pot, stir well then place the ox cheek on top, glaze with the sauce then cover with the lid and cook on low for 8 hours.
- 2
Shred the beef then before serving with some udon noodles, sprinkle over the sesame seeds and fresh coriander.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook ox cheek at 195-205°F internal temperature in the slow cooker because collagen breaks down into gelatin at this range, creating silky texture without overcooking the meat fibers.technique195-205°F
- ✓Reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water before draining udon noodles - the starch content helps bind the braised beef juices into a glossy sauce that coats each noodle.technique1 cup pasta water
- ✓Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes until golden because heat activates volatile oils, increasing nutty flavor compounds by 300%.ingredient2-3 minutes
- ✓Shred the ox cheek while still warm (around 140°F) because hot muscle fibers separate more easily along natural grain lines, preventing tough, stringy texture.timing140°F
- ✓Add fresh coriander stems to the slow cooker during cooking but save leaves for garnish - stems contain 4x more flavor compounds than leaves and won't become bitter with long cooking.ingredient4x more flavor