Description
A warm, spicy bowl of Korean-inspired ground beef ramen that combines rich flavors and simple pantry ingredients for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 packages ramen noodles
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup water
- Vegetables (optional, e.g., bell peppers, carrots, spinach)
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, and water; bring to a simmer.
- Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions, then drain and add to the beef mixture.
- Toss everything together, adding vegetables if desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding a dash of sesame oil before serving. Adjust the spice level by modifying the gochujang amount.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: ramen, Korean food, quick meal, comfort food, one-pot meal