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Flavorful Korean Beef Zucchini Noodles

Flavorful Korean Beef Zucchini Noodles for Your Quick Dinner

Enjoy a quick, healthy, and flavorful twist on dinner with these Flavorful Korean Beef Zucchini Noodles, balancing sweet and savory Korean flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Lean preferred
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Use gluten-free for gluten-free option
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar Honey or maple syrup can be substituted
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Grated; powdered ginger is an alternative
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced; fresh preferred
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha Adjust to spice preference
For the Zucchini Noodles
  • 4 medium Zucchini For optimal noodle shape
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil Peanut oil can be used as an alternative
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Chopped; for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, and Sriracha until smooth and combined.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and drizzle in olive oil. Once shimmering, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until browned.
  4. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
  5. Stir in the fresh zucchini noodles and chopped green onions, then pour the sauce mixture over and toss everything together.
  6. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 2 minutes until zucchini noodles are tender.
  7. Remove from heat and serve immediately, garnished with additional green onions or sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 570mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Choose medium-sized zucchini for best noodle shape; avoid overcooking zucchini to maintain crunch. Note the storage tips for leftovers.

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