Description
Indulge in a bowl of Spicy Korean Ramen, featuring tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a cozy night in or a satisfying meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packs of instant ramen noodles (preferably spicy flavor)
- 200g beef (sirloin or ribeye), thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced (or any mushrooms of your choice)
- 2 cups spinach (or bok choy)
- 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 boiled egg (optional, for serving)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate the beef with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and a pinch of black pepper for 15-20 minutes.
- Prepare the vegetables: slice the onion, mince the garlic and ginger, julienne the carrot, and slice the shiitake mushrooms. Rinse the spinach and set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated beef and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add more oil if needed and sauté the onion for 2 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic and ginger, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add carrots and mushrooms, cooking for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in 4 cups of water and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add gochujang, sugar, and remaining soy sauce, stirring to dissolve.
- Simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Add ramen noodles to the pot and cook according to package instructions (3-4 minutes). Stir occasionally.
- Return the sautéed beef to the pot and simmer for an additional minute.
- Ladle the ramen into bowls, ensuring each has broth, noodles, beef, and vegetables.
- If using boiled eggs, cut in half and place on top of each bowl.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve hot and enjoy the rich flavors and textures of your homemade ramen!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or what you have on hand.
- Adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or less gochujang.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute beef with tofu and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes