Just-Add-Water Kimchi Beef Noodle Soup Recipe

Name: Just-Add-Water Kimchi Beef Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 thin slices deli roast beef, cut into bite-size pieces; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/3 cup kimchi plus 1 teaspoon juice; Heaping 1/2 teaspoon beef base (see Cook's Note); Half a package fresh udon noodles (about 3 1/2 ounces, or 100 grams), loosened to separate into individual noodles; 1/4 cup fresh bean sprouts; 1 scallion, greens only, thinly sliced; 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

Servings: persons

1
Special equipment: a lidded 16-ounce heat-safe container
2
Put the beef, soy sauce, sesame oil and sugar in the bottom of a lidded 16-ounce heat-safe container, and mix.
3
Add in layers, in this order from the bottom up, kimchi and juice, beef base, noodles, bean sprouts, scallions and sesame seeds.
4
Secure the lid, and refrigerate until using, up to overnight.
5
When ready to eat, add boiling water to cover (about 1 cup).
6
Stir gently to loosen the layers, cover and let sit until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.
7
Before eating, stir again to combine the ingredients.

140

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 thin slices deli roast beef, cut into bite-size pieces, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Just-Add-Water Kimchi Beef Noodle Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Just-Add-Water Kimchi Beef Noodle Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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