Description
Savory beef ramen noodles showcase Japanese culinary magic with tender meat and silky noodles. Slurp-worthy comfort awaits hungry souls craving a soul-warming bowl of pure deliciousness you’ll want to devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) lean ground beef
- 2 packs ramen noodles (seasoning packets discarded)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups baby spinach or bok choy
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Vegetables and Toppings:
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
- Optional toppings: soft-boiled eggs
- Optional toppings: sliced green onions
- Optional toppings: sesame seeds
- Optional toppings: chili oil
Instructions
- Sear ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until thoroughly browned, crumbling meat while cooking. Eliminate excess grease and reserve.
- Establish broth base by combining beef stock and water in a separate pot, heating to a gentle simmer. Incorporate soy sauce and sesame oil for depth of flavor.
- Infuse broth with aromatic elements by introducing minced garlic and grated ginger. Allow ingredients to meld for 1-2 minutes, releasing their intense flavors.
- Separate ramen noodle blocks and submerge into simmering liquid. Cook approximately 3-4 minutes until noodles reach perfect tenderness.
- Enhance dish with vegetable medley: fold in sliced mushrooms, shredded carrots, green onions, and baby spinach or bok choy. Stir until vegetables soften and become heated throughout.
- Reunite reserved ground beef with noodle and vegetable mixture. Gently integrate ingredients, allowing them to warm together for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Fine-tune seasoning by tasting broth and adjusting with salt and pepper as necessary.
- Transfer ramen into serving bowls, garnishing with optional embellishments like soft-boiled eggs, additional green onions, sesame seeds, or chili oil drizzle.
- Serve immediately while piping hot, savoring the complex flavors and textures of this comforting meal.
Notes
- Customize the protein by swapping ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or tofu for a lighter alternative.
- Choose low-sodium broth to control salt levels and make the dish more heart-friendly.
- Add extra umami depth by including a splash of rice wine or mirin during broth preparation.
- Boost vegetable content by incorporating additional seasonal vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, or bamboo shoots for increased nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg