Quick Asian Beef Ramen Noodles
Recipe video above. A great quick beef ramen noodle recipe that requires very little prep, and it's a handy one-pan recipe (no need to boil the noodles separately!). It's a great noodle stir fry that's family friendly - everybody loves the sweet-savoury flavour of the sauce!The flavour-trick here is to caramelise the beef well, it makes all the difference, so don't shortcut it. Next time: try the Chicken and vegetable and Mushroom versions!
- Prep time
- 7 min
- Cook time
- 8 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 packets ramen or other instant noodles (, discard seasoning (Note 1))
- 1 tsp oil
- 2 tsp sesame oil ((or more oil) (Note 2))
- 2 garlic cloves (, minced)
- 1/2 onion (, sliced)
- 200g / 7oz beef mince ((ground beef) (Note 3))
- 1 1/4 cups (315 ml) water, plus more as needed
- Big handful bean sprouts
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce ((Note 4))
- 1 tbsp Oyster sauce ((or Hoisin, Note 5))
- 2 tsp Hoisin sauce ((or more Oyster sauce))
- 1 tbsp mirin ((Note 6))
- Finely sliced green onion / shallots
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Mix Sauce.
- 2
Sauté onion and garlic - Heat oils in a medium skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 1 1/2 minutes until starting to go golden.
- 3
Cook beef - Add beef and cook, breaking it up as you go, until it changes from pink to light brown.
- 4
Caramelise beef - Add Sauce and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until well caramelised (see video).
- 5
Add water and noodles - Push beef to the side to make enough space for the noodles. Add water, place noodles in water.
- 6
Cook ramen - Leave for 45 seconds then turn. Leave for 30 seconds, then untangle the noodles, then toss through the beef.
- 7
Add beansprouts, toss for 1 minute or until sauce reduces to coat the noodles and the noodles are cooked. (Note 7)
- 8
Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.