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Homemade Spicy Beef Ramen: A Nutritious Twist on a Classic Favorite

As a parent, watching my son happily devour instant ramen noodles—which are often laden with empty calories and minimal nutritional value—inspired me to create a healthier, more flavorful alternative. Enter this Homemade Spicy Beef Ramen, a hearty upgrade that transforms the humble noodle soup into a nutritious and delicious meal.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Rich, Savory Broth: Ditching the artificial flavor packets, we craft a homemade sauce that’s both rich and slightly spicy, elevating the taste to new heights.
• Nutritious Ingredients: Incorporating lean ground sirloin, shredded carrots, red bell peppers, and green onions not only enhances the flavor but also boosts the nutritional profile.
• Quick and Easy: This recipe comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients You’ll Need

1 Lb. Ground Beef

1 Cup Carrots

1 Red Bell Pepper

3 Green Onions

4 Tsp. Minced Garlic

1 Cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce

1 Tbsp. Crushed Red Pepper

2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar

4 Cups Beef Broth

3 Packs Ramen

Chives, Red Pepper Flakes & Sesame Seeds for garnish.

How to Make Spicy Beef Ramen

Step 1: 

Chop the Veggies

Add the ground beef and chopped veggies to the pot.

Sautee the veggies and brown  the meat chopping the meat as it cooks.

While that is cooking, mix together the soy sauce, brown sugar, red pepper and beef broth.

When the ground beef has browned add the beef broth mixture to the pot, scraping the bottom to get any stuck bits off.

Boil the liquid.

Add the Ramen into the pot making sure to get as much of the noodles submerged as you can.

Replace the lid remove from heat and let cook for 3 minute, Stirring occasionally

Serve and enjoy. 

Spicy Beef Ramen

Renee

This  Spicy Beef Ramen is a flavorful, hearty upgrade! First, we ditch the flavor packets and replace them with a rich, savory, and slightly spicy sauce. Then, we add lean ground sirloin, shredded carrots, red peppers, and green onions, letting everything simmer together for a satisfying, twist on a classic favorite.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Servings 4

Equipment

• Large Pot
• Meat Chopper

Ingredients

  

• 1 Lb. Ground Beef
• 1 Cup Carrots Shredded
• 1 Bell Pepper Diced
• 3 Green Onions Diced
• 4 Tsp Minced Garlic
• 1 Cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce
• 1 Tbsp. Crushed Red Pepper
• 2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
• 4 Cups Beef Broth
• 3 Packs Ramen Seasoning Removed
• Chives, Red Pepper Flakes & Sesame Seeds for garnish

Instructions

 

• Chop the veggies
• Add the ground beef and chopped veggies to the pot.
• Sautee the veggies and brown the meat chopping the meat as it cooks.
• While that is cooking mix together the soy sauce, brown sugar, red pepper and beef broth.
• When the ground beef is has browned add the Beef broth mixture to the pot, scraping the bottom to get any stuck bits off.
• Boil the liquid.
• Add the Ramen into the pot making sure to get as much of the the noodles submerged as you can.
• Replace the lid remove from heat and let cook for 3 minutes, Stirring occasionally.
• Serve and enjoy.

Notes

I like to add a soft boiled egg to each bowl.

If you like it a little sweeter and not so spicy you can add extra brown sugar and leave out the crushed red pepper.

Check out my last post if you missed it: Smoked Cheesy Meatloaf