Spicy Beef Ramen with Melted Cheddar
Spicy Beef Ramen with Melted Cheddar
Ingredients
For the Spicy Beef Broth
- 6 cups beef broth, low sodium
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce, adjust to taste for spice level
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar, packed
For the Beef and Noodles
- 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 ramen noodles, packages, discard seasoning packets
For the Toppings
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the broth: In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the beef broth, water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, chili garlic sauce, and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
⏱️ 20 min
- 2
Cook the beef: While the broth simmers, heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced beef in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, just until browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min
- 3
Cook the ramen noodles: Bring a separate medium saucepan of water to a rolling boil. Add the ramen noodles (without the seasoning packets) and cook according to package directions, usually 2-3 minutes, until tender. Drain the noodles well.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked and drained ramen noodles evenly among four serving bowls. Ladle the hot spicy beef broth over the noodles. Arrange the cooked beef slices on top of the noodles and broth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Add toppings: Generously sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the hot broth and beef. The heat from the broth will begin to melt the cheese. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and, if desired, a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Spicy Beef Ramen with Melted Cheddar
Ingredients
For the Spicy Beef Broth
- 6 cups beef broth, low sodium
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce, adjust to taste for spice level
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar, packed
For the Beef and Noodles
- 1 pound beef sirloin, thinly sliced against the grain
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 ramen noodles, packages, discard seasoning packets
For the Toppings
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the broth: In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the beef broth, water, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, chili garlic sauce, and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
⏱️ 20 min - 2
Cook the beef: While the broth simmers, heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced beef in a single layer, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, just until browned and cooked through. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Cook the ramen noodles: Bring a separate medium saucepan of water to a rolling boil. Add the ramen noodles (without the seasoning packets) and cook according to package directions, usually 2-3 minutes, until tender. Drain the noodles well.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked and drained ramen noodles evenly among four serving bowls. Ladle the hot spicy beef broth over the noodles. Arrange the cooked beef slices on top of the noodles and broth.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Add toppings: Generously sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the hot broth and beef. The heat from the broth will begin to melt the cheese. Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and, if desired, a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min