Quick Asian Beef Ramen Noodles by Recipetineats
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!
Ingredients
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2 ramens, discard seasoning (Note 1, packets, or other instant noodles)
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1 tsp oil
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2 tsp sesame oil, or more oil, Note 2
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2 cloves Garlic, minced
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1/2 onion, sliced
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200 g beef mince, ground beef, Note 3
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1 1/4 cups Water
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bean sprouts, big handful
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1 tbsp dark soy sauce, Note 4
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1 tbsp Oyster sauce, or Hoisin, Note 5
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2 tsp Hoisin sauce, or more Oyster sauce
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1 tbsp mirin, Note 6
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Finely sliced green onion / shallots
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Sesame seeds
Steps
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1
Mix Sauce.
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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.
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3
Cook beef - Add beef and cook, breaking it up as you go, until it changes from pink to light brown.
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4
Caramelise beef - Add Sauce and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until well caramelised (see video).
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5
Add water and noodles - Push beef to the side to make enough space for the noodles. Add water, place noodles in water.
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6
Cook ramen - Leave for 45 seconds then turn. Leave for 30 seconds, then untangle the noodles, then toss through the beef.
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7
Add beansprouts, toss for 1 minute or until sauce reduces to coat the noodles and the noodles are cooked. (Note 7)
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8
Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.