Quick Asian Caramelised Beef Ramen Noodles
A quick and delicious beef ramen noodle dish that combines sweet-savoury flavors with minimal prep, perfect for families.
Equipment
- medium skillet
Ingredients
Noodles
- 2 packets ramen or other instant noodles discard seasoning
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil or more oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ unit onion sliced
- 200 g beef mince (ground beef)
- 1 ¼ cups water plus more as needed
- Big handful bean sprouts
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or Hoisin
- 2 teaspoon Hoisin sauce or more oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon mirin
Garnishes
- finely sliced green onion optional
- sesame seeds optional
Instructions
Cooking Steps
- Mix Sauce.
- Sauté onion and garlic - Heat oils in a medium skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 1 ½ minutes until starting to go golden.
- Cook beef - Add beef and cook, breaking it up as you go, until it changes from pink to light brown.
- Caramelise beef - Add Sauce and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until well caramelised.
- Add water and noodles - Push beef to the side to make enough space for the noodles. Add water, place noodles in water.
- Cook ramen - Leave for 45 seconds then turn. Leave for 30 seconds, then untangle the noodles, then toss through the beef.
- Add beansprouts, toss for 1 minute or until sauce reduces to coat the noodles and the noodles are cooked.
- Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Use toasted sesame oil for better flavor. Substitute ground beef with chicken, turkey, or other meats if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 626kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 20gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 406mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin C: 9.8mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 2.6mg
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