One-Pot Spicy Korean Beef & Kimchi Noodle Skillet (20-Minute Recipe)

This keto-friendly one-pot Korean beef skillet features juicy ground beef, spicy kimchi, and shirataki noodles for a quick, bold, and satisfying meal ready in under 20 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, it's packed with flavor and low in carbs.

⏱️ 18 minutes
👥 4 servings
🔥 340 calories
One-Pot Spicy Korean Beef & Kimchi Noodle Skillet (20-Minute Recipe)
Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 12 oz shirataki noodles (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cup kimchi (chopped)
  • 0.25 cup green onions (sliced)
  • 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste, keto version or sub chili garlic sauce)
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions

1

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil, then sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.

🌡️ Medium-high
2

Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 4 minutes.

⏱️ 4 minutes 🌡️ Medium-high
3

Stir in kimchi, gochujang, and soy sauce. Cook for 2 minutes to blend flavors.

⏱️ 2 minutes 🌡️ Medium-high
4

Add drained shirataki noodles to the skillet. Toss well and cook for 2 more minutes until heated through and flavors meld.

⏱️ 2 minutes 🌡️ Medium-high
5

Remove from heat. Top with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

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Nutrition Information

340
Calories
27g
Protein
7g
Carbs
22g
Fat

Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

For a keto-friendly meal, stick with shirataki or zoodle alternatives; regular noodles are not low-carb.

The spiciness comes from gochujang and kimchi; you can reduce the amount to make it milder.

Yes, this skillet reheats well and can be portioned for meal prep up to 3 days in advance.

80/20 ground beef is ideal, but any ground beef or even ground turkey can be used.

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