Description
A quick and flavorful Beef Noodle Bowl recipe featuring tender ground beef cooked with aromatic garlic and ginger, tossed in a savory Asian-inspired sauce, combined with perfectly cooked instant ramen noodles, fresh grated carrots, green onions, and topped with toasted sesame seeds for a comforting meal ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 packets (3-4 oz each) instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil (plus extra for finishing if desired)
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ginger paste
- 1/2 large yellow onion (very thinly sliced)
- 1/2 pound (8 ounces) ground beef (93/7)
- 3/4 cup grated carrots (peeled and grated on large holes of box grater)
- 1 bunch green onions (thinly sliced, about 1/2 cup)
- Toasted sesame seeds (for topping)
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (regular, not low-sodium)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (or stock)
Instructions
- Make Sauce: In a wide-mouth mason jar, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, mirin, and chicken broth. Seal the jar and shake well to mix. Set aside while you prepare vegetables.
- Prepare Vegetables: Peel and grate the carrots using the large holes of a box grater. Thinly slice the green onions and the yellow onion, setting them aside separately.
- Cook Beef and Onions: Heat 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add the sliced onion and cook, stirring constantly, until softened and lightly browned. Stir in garlic and ginger paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Push the onion mixture to the edges of the pan. Add ground beef to the center, let it sear undisturbed briefly, then break apart and cook until no pink remains, mixing it with the cooked onions.
- Cook Noodles: While cooking the beef, boil the instant ramen noodles in unsalted water according to package instructions. Drain well and set aside.
- Add Sauce and Carrots: Shake the sauce jar again and pour the sauce into the skillet with the beef. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes or until the beef is nicely caramelized. Stir in grated carrots and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Combine and Finish: Turn off the heat. Add the drained noodles to the skillet and toss everything together with tongs until noodles are well coated with the sauce and beef mixture.
- Serve: Divide the noodle bowls into serving dishes. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Optionally drizzle with a little extra toasted sesame oil before serving. Serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- Discard the seasoning packets from the instant ramen; the sauce provides all the necessary flavor.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a slightly different but still flavorful base.
- Using fresh garlic and ginger paste helps achieve richer aroma and taste, but finely minced fresh garlic and ginger are good alternatives.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or snap peas for added nutrition.
- For a spicier version, add a teaspoon of chili garlic sauce to the sauce mix.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
