Quick Ramen Noodle Stir Fry
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Quick Ramen Noodle Stir Fry
Description
This recipe starts by boiling instant ramen noodles until tender but not mushy, then rinsing and draining them. A sauce combining beef stock, oyster sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sriracha creates a tangy and mildly spicy base. Ground beef is browned with diced sweet onions, then garlic and freshly grated ginger are added for aroma and pungency.
The sauce is poured into the skillet to deglaze and combine flavors before adding the drained ramen noodles. Tossing the noodles in the flavorful sauce and beef creates a glossy coating and infuses the dish with umami and heat. Finished with toasted sesame oil, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds, this stir fry has a mixture of textures from tender noodles to slightly crisp onions and fragrant spices.
This dish is quick to assemble and serves as a complete meal with protein and carbohydrates. It fits well for casual dinners or lunches when you want a noodle dish with a homemade touch and moderate spice. Adjust sriracha to control heat levels.
Ingredients
- 2 instant ramen noodles 3.5-ounce packages, flavor packets discarded
- ⅓ cup beef stock
- ¼ cup oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or more, to taste
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 cup onion diced; sweet variety
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- ½ teaspoon sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
- In a large pot of boiling water, cook ramen noodles until tender, about 3-4 minutes; rinse with cold water and drain well.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together beef stock, oyster sauce, rice wine vinegar and Sriracha.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and onion, and cook until beef has browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat.
- Stir in garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in beef stock mixture, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Stir in ramen noodles until heated through and evenly coated in sauce, about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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