One-Pot Spicy Korean Beef Noodles with Bok Choy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-01

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Savory ground beef cooked in a spicy gochujang sauce with tender noodles and crisp bok choy, all made in one pot for easy cleanup. This Korean beef recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs ground beef, gochujang (Korean chili paste), and soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 550 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh minced ginger
4 cups beef broth
8 oz dried thin wheat noodles
3 heads baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
1 tsp sesame oil
2 scallions, sliced for garnish
1 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted for garnish

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat a large deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink.
Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp fresh minced ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 3: Add 2 tbsp gochujang, 3 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tbsp brown sugar, stirring to coat the beef evenly.
Step 4: Pour in 4 cups beef broth and bring to a boil.
Step 5: Add 8 oz dried thin wheat noodles and 3 halved baby bok choy to the pot. Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered for 7-9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender and bok choy is wilted but still bright green.
Step 6: Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the top and toss gently.
Step 7: Serve hot, garnished with 2 sliced scallions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds.