Easy Beef & Ramen Noodles
Recipe By: @everylastbite
🍜 Fun Fact: The instant ramen packet is doing exactly one job here: supplying the noodles. The seasoning stays behind while the beef, aromatics, soy, honey, and broth build the sauce.
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Ingredients
2 tbsp sesame oil
1 yellow onion, finely diced
2 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 lb lean ground beef
2 tbsp honey
1/4 cup soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos
1/2 cup beef broth
6 oz ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded
1/2 cup chopped scallions
3 tbsp black sesame seeds
2–3 tbsp chili oil or chili crunch, for serving
Step By Step
1️⃣ Build The Aromatics
Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger and cook for about 4 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
2️⃣ Brown The Beef
Add the ground beef and break it into small pieces as it cooks. Let it brown for about 4 minutes.
3️⃣ Get It Glossy
Add the honey and soy sauce. Keep cooking for roughly 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef starts to caramelize and the sauce clings to it.
4️⃣ Cook The Ramen
Meanwhile, cook the ramen noodles according to the package directions, leaving the seasoning packets out. Drain well.
5️⃣ Bring It Together
Pour the beef broth into the skillet, then add the drained noodles. Toss until the ramen is thoroughly coated and the beef is distributed throughout.
6️⃣ Finish + Serve
Fold in the scallions and black sesame seeds. Divide into bowls and finish with as much chili oil or chili crunch as Tuesday requires.
The Weeknight Move
This one earns a spot in the rotation because it doesn’t ask much of you. One skillet, one pot, familiar ingredients, and enough sweet-savory caramelization to make instant ramen feel considerably more grown up.
Want to clean out the fridge while you’re at it? Bell peppers, mushrooms, broccoli, or matchstick carrots can all slide in. Ground turkey, chicken, or pork work in place of beef, too.
And if half the table wants heat and half absolutely does not, keep the chili crunch at the finish line. Everyone wins.
