Description
This simple beef ramen noodle bowl is a quick, cozy dinner made in one pan. Savory ground beef, ramen noodles, bok choy, and a rich umami sauce come together in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights and easy meal prep.
Ingredients
Sauce
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¼ cup (60 ml) tamari or all-purpose soy sauce
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2 tsp sesame oil
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¼ cup (60 ml) hoisin sauce
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2 tbsp mirin
Stir-Fry
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1 tbsp olive oil or neutral oil
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2 tsp freshly minced garlic
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500 g (1 lb 2 oz) ground beef
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250 g (9 oz) ramen noodles (about 3 packets, seasoning discarded)
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2 cups (500 ml) water
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1 bunch baby bok choy, finely sliced
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3 cups (270 g) bean sprouts
To Serve
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1 tbsp sesame seeds
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Chili oil crisp (optional)
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1 spring onion (scallion), finely sliced
Instructions
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Mix the sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, hoisin sauce, and mirin until smooth. Set aside. -
Brown the beef
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add ground beef and cook for 4–5 minutes, breaking it up, until fully browned. -
Add noodles and liquid
Pour in the prepared sauce and water. Add ramen noodles, gently pressing them down so they’re mostly submerged. -
Cook until tender
Simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring gently, until noodles soften and the sauce turns glossy . -
Add veggies
Stir in bok choy and bean sprouts. Cook for 1–2 minutes until just wilted but still crisp . -
Serve and garnish
Spoon into bowls and top with sesame seeds, spring onion, and chili oil if using .
Nutrition
- Calories: 537
- Sugar: 13g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 39.6g