Description
Spicy Korean Ramen Beef is a flavor-packed noodle soup featuring tender beef, savory broth, and a kick of Korean spice. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for cozy nights in or when you’re craving a satisfying meal with a bit of heat.
Ingredients
For the Beef:
1 tbsp sesame oil, 1/2 lb thinly sliced beef (ribeye or sirloin), 2 cloves garlic minced, 1 tbsp fresh ginger minced, 3 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste), 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar;
For the Soup:
4 cups beef broth, 1 cup sliced mushrooms, 2 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning), 1 cup bok choy or spinach, 2 green onions sliced, sesame seeds for garnish, soft-boiled eggs for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil and cook beef: Heat sesame oil in a large pot, add beef, and cook until browned.
- Add aromatics and seasonings: Stir in garlic, ginger, gochujang, soy sauce, and brown sugar.
- Simmer broth and vegetables: Pour in beef broth, add mushrooms, and simmer.
- Cook noodles and greens: Add ramen noodles, bok choy or spinach, and cook until tender and wilted.
- Serve: Divide soup among bowls, top with green onions, sesame seeds, and eggs if desired.
Notes
- For extra spice, add Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru) or chili oil to the broth.
- You can also substitute chicken or tofu for the beef.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 1680 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
