Description
A cozy one-skillet mashup of savory ground beef, springy ramen noodles, and a glossy soy-hoisin sauce with crunchy veggies and a toasty sesame finish. Weeknight-fast and wildly satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (85 to 90 percent lean)
- 2 packs instant ramen noodles (3 ounces each, seasoning packets discarded)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced (reserve some for garnish)
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup water or low sodium beef broth
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Boil ramen noodles according to package directions using only water, drain and set aside. Reserve 1/4 cup cooking water if desired.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Add sesame oil to the hot skillet, then sauté garlic and ginger for 30 to 45 seconds until fragrant.
- Assemble the Dish: Add ground beef, cook until well browned while breaking it up with a spatula, about 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in carrots and bell pepper.
- Cook to Perfection: Pour in soy sauce, hoisin, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and water or broth. Let the mixture bubble for 1 to 2 minutes to slightly thicken.
- Finishing Touches: Toss in drained ramen and most of the green onions, adding a splash of reserved cooking water if needed to loosen the sauce.
- Serve and Enjoy: Sprinkle with remaining green onions and sesame seeds, then serve hot.
Notes
- Note: For extra sauce, double the soy, hoisin, and liquid. Adjust heat with more red pepper flakes or a drizzle of chili sauce.
- Toss noodles with a teaspoon of sesame oil after draining to keep them from sticking.
- Add quick cooking veggies like snap peas or mushrooms in step 4 for more texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg