Description
A delicious and spicy ramen noodle dish with ground beef and vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packs ramen noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cups bok choy or spinach or thinly sliced carrots or mushrooms or bell peppers
- 2 fresh green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- Prepare Your Noodles: Cook your ramen noodles according to the package directions until they are al dente. Drain them well and set them aside.
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add a splash of cooking oil. Add your ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink. Drain off any excess fat.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Reduce the heat to medium. Add your minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Whisk the Sweet Spicy Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, honey (or brown sugar/maple syrup), soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a touch of water or beef broth. Adjust sweetness or spiciness to your liking.
- Combine and Thicken: Pour the sauce into the pan with the aromatics and cooked beef. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Add Vegetables (Optional): If using vegetables, toss them into the pan with the sauce and beef, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Toss with Noodles: Add the drained ramen noodles into the pan with the beef and sauce. Toss everything together until the noodles are thoroughly coated.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, drizzle with toasted sesame oil, and toss gently. Divide among serving bowls and garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and chili flakes if desired.
Notes
- This recipe is easily customizable with your choice of vegetables.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with plant-based protein.
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less gochujang and chili flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg