Kosher Wagyu Gochujang Beef & Mushroom Noodles

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef (Wagyu recommended for premium flavor)
• 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame)
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 cups sliced mushrooms (shiitake, cremini, or button)
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 8 oz noodles (linguine, udon, or rice noodles)
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• ¼ cup beef broth or water
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• Sesame seeds & fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Cooking Steps:

1. Prepare the Beef

• • Drizzle oil into a pan.
  • Place the raw ground beef into the pan.
  • Break it apart while cooking until browned.
  • Add a pinch of salt and mix well.

2. Sauté the Mushrooms

• • In the same pan, push beef aside or remove it temporarily.
  • Add another drizzle of oil and sauté mushrooms until browned.
  • Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced green onions.

3. Prepare the Sauce

• • In a separate bowl, mix gochujang, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and beef broth.
  • Stir well until smooth.

4. Combine Ingredients

• • Pour the sauce into the pan with beef and mushrooms.
  • Stir well to coat everything in the sauce.

5. Cook the Noodles

• • Boil noodles according to package instructions.
  • Drain and add them to the beef-mushroom mixture.

6. Final Touches

• • Toss everything together until well combined.
  • Drizzle with lime juice.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro.

Serving Suggestion

• Serve hot in a deep bowl, topped with extra sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
• Pair with a side of kimchi or a fresh cucumber salad for balance.