Beef Ramen Noodles
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
470 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian-American Fusion
Beef Ramen Noodles
Description
Beef Ramen Noodles features extra lean ground beef cooked until browned, then mixed with a sauce made from creamy peanut butter, hoisin sauce, sriracha, soy sauce, grated fresh ginger, and minced garlic. Red bell pepper is added to the skillet and cooked until tender-crisp, bringing a subtle sweetness and crunch to the dish. Meanwhile, ramen noodles are cooked separately and then combined with some reserved cooking water and the beef sauce, which helps the flavors meld and gives the noodles a silky coating.
The flavor profile is savory with layers of nutty richness from the peanut butter and a touch of heat from the sriracha, balanced by the sweetness of hoisin and red pepper. The grated ginger adds a fresh, bright note that lifts the dish. The result is a creamy, dense sauce enveloping the noodles and beef, with tender pieces of pepper providing texture contrast.
This dish is served immediately, optionally garnished with chopped scallions for added freshness and mild pungency. Its combination of protein, vegetables, and noodles makes it a filling, standalone meal well suited for those looking for Asian-inspired flavors achieved with pantry-friendly ingredients and straightforward preparation.
Keeping fresh ginger in the freezer can make grating easier and ensures it's always on hand. Adjust sriracha to your preferred spice level. Discarding the ramen seasoning packets keeps the flavors clean and controlled.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef extra lean
- 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
- 3 heaping tablespoons peanut butter creamy
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon Sriracha sauce or to taste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated fresh
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 packages ramen noodles seasoning packets discarded
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- scallions chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Add the beef to a skillet over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned (about 8 minutes). If there's a lot of excess fat, spoon most of it out.
- Meanwhile, boil a pot of water for the ramen noodles.
- Take the skillet off the heat and stir in the sauce ingredients (peanut butter, hoisin sauce, sriracha sauce, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic).
- Return the skillet to the heat and add in the red pepper (you will probably need to turn the heat down a bit). Continue cooking for a few more minutes, stirring often, until the pepper is tender-crisp.
- The noodles only take about 3 minutes to cook, so I recommend adding the noodles to the boiling water just as you add the red pepper into the skillet.
- Once the noodles are done, add 4 tablespoons (or so) of the cooking water into the skillet prior to draining them. Drain the noodles and add them to the skillet.
- Toss well and season with extra salt & pepper if needed. Top with scallions if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Store fresh ginger in the freezer and grate it frozen for easier use and consistent flavor.
- Remove excess fat from cooked ground beef for a less greasy sauce.
- Adjust sriracha quantity to control the heat according to taste.
- Discard seasoning packets from ramen noodles to avoid unwanted flavors in the sauce.
- Serve immediately after tossing noodles with sauce to maintain texture and temperature.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 470 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 470kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1865mg | 78% |
| Potassium | 530mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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