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Ground beef ramen in a skillet with green onions and sesame seeds

Ground Beef Ramen

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the beef
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 or lean
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
For the sauce
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sriracha or gochujang, to taste
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • ½ cup beef broth
For the noodles
  • 3 packages ramen noodles seasoning packets discarded
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds toasted

Method
 

  1. Cook the ramen noodles in boiling water for 2-3 minutes until just tender. Drain and set aside. Discard the seasoning packets.
  2. Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook 5-6 minutes, breaking it up, until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the beef and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sriracha, toasted sesame oil, and beef broth. Pour over the beef and simmer 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Add the drained noodles to the skillet and toss until fully coated in the sauce.
  6. Top with green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot.

Notes

Discarding the seasoning packet and making the sauce from scratch gives a much better flavor. Add a fried egg or steamed broccoli for extra protein and veggies. Nutrition values are estimates.