Description
Korean Beef Ramen is a delightful, flavorful dish that comes together in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The combination of tender ground beef and perfectly cooked ramen noodles, all enveloped in a savory sauce made with soy sauce and brown sugar, creates a comforting meal that’s both satisfying and quick to prepare. This recipe offers versatility, allowing you to customize it with your favorite vegetables or alternative proteins like chicken or turkey. Serve it hot, topped with fresh green onions for an extra burst of flavor. Enjoy this easy-to-make comfort food that’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 ounces ramen noodles
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Boil the Noodles: Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil. Add ramen noodles and cook for 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until no pink remains (about 8–10 minutes). Drain excess grease.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in grated ginger and minced garlic; cook for about 1 minute.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix in soy sauce, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir well and simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Toss with Noodles: Add drained noodles to the skillet and mix until evenly coated.
- Final Cook: Cook for another 2 minutes while stirring constantly.
- Serve: Garnish with thinly sliced green onions before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg