Go Back
–+ servings
Korean Beef Zucchini Noodles

Delicious Korean Beef Zucchini Noodles for Quick Healthy Dinners

A healthy twist on comfort food blending tender beef with fresh zucchini noodles, perfect for quick weeknight meals.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beef
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Marinade
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce gluten-free if needed
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
For the Zucchini Noodles
  • 2 medium zucchini spiralized or peeled
For Cooking and Garnishing
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted for more flavor
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes to taste
  • 2 stalks green onions chopped

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Spiralizer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the zucchinis and spiralize them into noodle shapes or use a vegetable peeler to create strips. Set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Mix in soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
  5. Fold in the zucchini noodles and cook for 2-3 minutes until tender yet al dente.
  6. Plate hot, garnishing with chopped green onions and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Marinating the beef for at least 30 minutes enhances flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!