Beef Ramen Noodles
Savor a rich and hearty bowl of beef ramen noodles, featuring tender beef, flavorful broth, and perfectly cooked noodles—an easy, comforting meal packed with umami goodness.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 497kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 6 ounces ramen noodles seasoning packets discarded (2 packs - 3-ounces each)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger - grated fresh, or ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup beef broth
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 cup carrots - shredded
- 1 cup cabbage - shredded
- 3 green onions sliced
Optional: 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Separate the noodles from the seasoning packets. Discard the packets or keep them for something else.
- Cook the noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the ground beef in the oil until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Fold in the shredded carrots and cabbage, cooking for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Toss in the cooked ramen noodles.
- Optional: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the noodles.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the green onions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 497kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 2010mg | Potassium: 672mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 5mg | Net Carbohydrates: 37g