Spicy Beef Ramen
Spicy Beef Ramen
Ingredients
For the Beef and Noodles
- 250 grams beef strips
- 2 packs ramen noodles
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 500 ml beef broth
For the Marinade and Slurry
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 pinch black pepper
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili oil, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon sriracha, or to taste
For the Cornstarch Slurry
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For Garnish
- as needed spring onions, chopped
- as needed sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine the beef strips with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix well to ensure the beef is evenly coated. Let the beef marinate for 10-15 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
While the beef is marinating, boil the ramen noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the noodles and set them aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and stir-fry for approximately 2 minutes until it begins to soften.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until they become fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Add the marinated beef strips to the pan. Stir-fry until the beef is browned and cooked through.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Incorporate the sliced bell pepper into the pan and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until it is slightly tender-crisp.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
In a small separate bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of chili oil, and 1 tablespoon of sriracha.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the pan with the beef and vegetables. Add the 500 ml of beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
In another small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a smooth slurry. Gradually pour this cornstarch slurry into the simmering broth, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
Add the cooked ramen noodles to the pan. Toss gently to ensure the noodles are thoroughly coated with the flavorful sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Serve the spicy beef ramen immediately. Garnish with chopped spring onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy Beef Ramen
For the Beef and Noodles
- 250 grams beef strips
- 2 packs ramen noodles
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 500 ml beef broth
For the Marinade and Slurry
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 pinch black pepper
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili oil, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon sriracha, or to taste
For the Cornstarch Slurry
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
For Garnish
- as needed spring onions, chopped
- as needed sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine the beef strips with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix well to ensure the beef is evenly coated. Let the beef marinate for 10-15 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
While the beef is marinating, boil the ramen noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the noodles and set them aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and stir-fry for approximately 2 minutes until it begins to soften.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until they become fragrant.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Add the marinated beef strips to the pan. Stir-fry until the beef is browned and cooked through.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Incorporate the sliced bell pepper into the pan and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until it is slightly tender-crisp.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
In a small separate bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of chili oil, and 1 tablespoon of sriracha.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the pan with the beef and vegetables. Add the 500 ml of beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
In another small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a smooth slurry. Gradually pour this cornstarch slurry into the simmering broth, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
Add the cooked ramen noodles to the pan. Toss gently to ensure the noodles are thoroughly coated with the flavorful sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Serve the spicy beef ramen immediately. Garnish with chopped spring onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min