"Ground Beef Ramen Noodles" is the name of a dish made primarily of instant ramen noodles and ground beef. It is a straightforward and speedy meal that is well-liked by college students and those seeking a cost-effective option.
The usual method for making ground beef ramen noodles is to begin by thoroughly cooking the ground beef in a skillet. Garlic, onions, and various spices are frequently added to the ground beef to give it more flavor. You can drain any extra fat if you'd like after the beef has finished cooking.
The ramen noodles are then prepared in accordance with the directions on the package. The usual method for doing this is to cook the noodles in water for a short period of time until they are tender. The noodles can then be drained and set aside.
You can cook some vegetables, such as bell peppers, carrots, or peas, in the same skillet where you cooked the ground beef until they are cooked to your preference. The cooked ground beef is then added to the skillet with the vegetables.
The flavor packets that come with the ramen noodles are then added to the skillet along with the cooked ramen noodles. To ensure an even distribution of flavors, stir the noodles and beef mixture together.
The flavors of the vegetables, ground beef, and ramen noodle seasoning combine to create the finished dish. It is a quick and filling meal that can be altered by adding extra ingredients to enhance the flavor, like soy sauce, hot sauce, or green onions.
Ingredients:
- one pound of ground beef
- 1 big carrot, chopped into matchsticks
- 1 chopped red bell pepper
- 4 chopped green onions
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- half a cup of soy sauce low in sodium
- A half-cup of brown sugar
- Chicken broth in a can, 14 ounces.
- 2 packages of Ramen (without seasoning packets)
Make it as follows:
1- The ground beef is browned in a skillet. Add it to the slow cooker.
2- Add the chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, green onions, red bell peppers, and carrots. To taste, add black pepper to the dish.
3- For about 4 hours, cook with a cover over high heat.
4- Uncover the slow cooker 30 minutes before serving.
5- The ramen noodles dry out the dish. They should be pushed into the liquid, covered, and cooked until soft.
6- To combine, stir.
7- Add chopped green onions as a garnish.
Serving:
Ramen noodles with ground beef can be enjoyed as a full meal on their own or combined with other sides or toppings to make a more complete meal. Some serving ideas are as follows:
Garnish with Fresh Herbs: To add a splash of color and freshness to the dish, top it with some fresh cilantro, green onions, or parsley.
Add a Fried Egg: Place a fried egg on top of the ground beef ramen noodles. The dish gains richness and a creamy texture from the runny yolk.
Sriracha or Hot Sauce: For an extra kick if you like spicy foods, drizzle some sriracha sauce or your preferred hot sauce over the noodles.
Sesame Seeds: Toasted sesame seeds can be used as a garnish on top of the dish to add crunch and a nutty flavor.
Steamed Vegetables: To increase the meal's nutritional value and color, serve the ground beef ramen noodles with a side of steamed vegetables like broccoli, snap peas, or bok choy.
Teriyaki or Soy Sauce: You can add some soy sauce or teriyaki sauce to the noodles to make them taste more flavorful if you prefer a more savory and umami flavor.
Remember that these are only recommendations and that you can customize the dish to your tastes by including or excluding certain ingredients.
Reheating and Storage:
Storage: Beef stir-fry leftovers last 3–4 days in the refrigerator when kept in an airtight container.
Reheating: Microwave each serving to rewarm it. Since the soy sauce absorbs into the noodles when you store them, I always enjoy adding a dash.
FAQ:
Ques: What type of beef should I use for this recipe?
Ans: This recipe is quick, simple, and hassle-free (no cutting the meat), thanks to the ground beef! However, you can also use thinly sliced flank steak or sirloin strips.
Ques: What other varieties of noodles can I add to this stir-fry with beef?
Ans: Ramen noodles are inexpensive, simple to find, and ready in a flash! But you can also use egg noodles, chow mien noodles, or undo noodles. In a pinch, I've even made stir-fry noodles out of spaghetti!
Ques: What dishes go well with this stir-fried beef?
Ans: This dish is a complete meal in one pan, which is one of my favorite things about it.
SCORE! There is no requirement to create anything extra to go with it.
However, if you want to add some garnish and flavor, feel free to add hot sauce, scallions, and sesame seeds!
