Easy Beef Ramen Noodles (Better Than Takeout)
Quick, budget-friendly beef ramen noodles for two with a glossy soy-garlic sauce and crisp-tender veggies. One deep skillet, minimal cleanup.
Equipment
- Large deep skillet
Ingredients
- 1 package beef-flavored ramen noodles reserve seasoning packet
- ½ pond ground beef
- ½ onion thinly sliced
- ½ red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 4 ounces mushrooms sliced
- ¼ head purple cabbage thinly sliced
Sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon sriracha or to taste
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 clove garlic pressed
- 1 ½ teaspoon cornstarch
- Beef ramen seasoning packet from the noodles
Instructions
Make the sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk ¼ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup water, 2 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 teaspoon sriracha, 1 teaspoon ginger paste, 1 pressed clove garlic, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and the ramen seasoning packet; set aside.
- Cook the noodles (one-pan method). In a deep skillet, boil water and cook 1 package ramen per package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking; set aside.
Brown the beef
- In the same skillet over medium-high heat, cook ½ lb ground beef until browned; drain excess fat if needed.
Soften aromatics
- Add ½ sliced onion and ½ sliced red bell pepper; sauté 2–3 minutes until starting to soften.
- Stir in 4 oz sliced mushrooms; cook 2–3 minutes until browned.
- Add ¼ head sliced purple cabbage; cook 1–2 minutes until just wilted.
Sauce + noodles
- Pour in the prepared sauce and add the cooked ramen. Toss 1–3 minutes, until hot and the sauce slightly thickens and coats the noodles.
- Serve. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds if you like.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Approximate per serving — based on 2 servings| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 485 kcal |
| Total Fat | 23 g |
| Saturated Fat | 9 g |
| Cholesterol | 70 mg |
| Sodium | 1120 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 38 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 9 g |
| Protein | 29 g |