Description
Spicy Korean Ramen with Grilled Beef & Creamy Sauce delivers explosive Korean street food flavors in one bowl. Tender marinated beef, silky noodles, and rich sauce combine for an unforgettable culinary journey you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 2 packs spicy Korean ramen (such as Samyang or Shin Ramyun)
- 2 soft-boiled eggs (optional but recommended)
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Aromatics and Additional Ingredients:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare a robust marinade by whisking together aromatic soy sauce, sweet honey, minced garlic, and nutty sesame oil in a mixing bowl.
- Submerge thinly sliced beef into the marinade, allowing the meat to absorb complex flavor profiles for approximately 15 minutes.
- Preheat a grill pan or heavy skillet to medium-high temperature, creating ideal searing conditions for the marinated beef.
- Cook the beef strips for 2-3 minutes on each side, developing a rich caramelized exterior while maintaining tender interior texture.
- Remove grilled beef and set aside, keeping warm for later incorporation.
- Fill a large pot with water and bring to a rolling boil, preparing to cook ramen noodles according to package recommendations.
- Cook noodles until perfectly al dente, then carefully drain while reserving half a cup of starchy cooking liquid.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter and introduce gochujang, allowing the Korean chili paste to release its deep, smoky essence.
- Pour heavy cream and reserved noodle broth into the pan, creating a velvety sauce through continuous gentle stirring.
- Simmer the creamy mixture for 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and sauce to thicken slightly.
- Introduce drained noodles directly into the spicy cream sauce, ensuring each strand becomes luxuriously coated.
- Transfer sauced noodles to serving bowls, artfully arranging grilled beef atop the dish.
- Garnish with delicate slices of green onions, a perfectly soft-boiled egg, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately, inviting diners to experience this harmonious blend of spicy, creamy, and umami-rich Korean ramen.
Notes
- Marinate beef for maximum flavor absorption by scoring the meat lightly before adding marinade, allowing deeper penetration of seasoning.
- Choose high-quality, thinly sliced beef like ribeye or sirloin for tender, juicy results that caramelize beautifully when grilled.
- Adjust gochujang quantity based on personal spice tolerance, starting with less and gradually increasing for perfect heat level without overwhelming the dish.
- Create a dairy-free version by substituting heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream, maintaining the sauce’s rich, creamy texture while accommodating lactose-intolerant diners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 800 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1500 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 70 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg