These ramen noodles with ground beef are a symphony of textures and tastes, from the satisfying ground beef mixed with the crisp-tender vegetables to the savory homemade sauce. A quick and easy weeknight dinner the whole family will enjoy.
I grew up in California, so in addition to delicious Mexican flavors, I was exposed to a ton of Asian food, as well. I love it. From the first egg roll I had as a kid to all the amazing seafood dishes I ordered as I got older, I was always a huge fan of the flavors of Asia, and I continue to be to this day. One Asian dish I love to make when I have friends and family over is this ground beef ramen noodles recipe. It’s loaded with authentic Asian flavor, and the ground beef is kid-friendly, so I know everyone will eat it. It’s also easy to make, which never hurts, you know? This ramen recipe has been a long-time favorite of mine, and once you try it, it’ll be a favorite of yours, as well!
Ramen Noodles with Ground Beef
This delicious ramen recipe starts with ground beef that I cook in a pan. I drain it and then add a delicious mix of onions, broccoli, celery, and carrots and cook until tender. Then, I make the sauce and add it to the pan with the meat and vegetables. Finally, I add the mixture to authentic ramen noodles and mix it all up. That’s all there is to it. Oh, except for chowing down. We can’t forget that part! It’s an easy recipe that anyone can make and everyone loves. I often make it for lunch or dinner, and I’ve even been known to bring an extra large batch to potlucks to add a little Asian flair to the mix!
Why You’ll Love This Ramen Noodle Recipe
- The savory combination of ground beef, broccoli, carrots, and more, in a homemade sauce and ramen noodles is incredibly satisfying.
- It’s a quick and easy dinner recipe that is perfect for a busy weeknight meal the whole family will love.
- This ramen noodle recipe can be customized and is a budget-friendly recipe that you can easily adapt with different types of meat and different vegetables.
Ramen Noodles Ingredients
This recipe only uses simple ingredients to create its rich, authentic Asian flavor. You’ll find everything you need quickly and easily at your local grocery store. Even the Hoisin sauce and oyster sauce can typically be found in grocery stores these days!
- Ground beef
- Onion
- Broccoli
- Celery stalks
- Carrots
- Ramen noodles or Chinese noodles
- Low sodium soy sauce
- Brown sugar
- Sesame oil
- Hoisin sauce
- Oyster sauce
- Cloves garlic
- Red pepper flakes
How to Make Ramen Noodles with Ground Beef
Making this recipe is so easy. If you can boil water and move ingredients around in a skillet with a spoon you can make this recipe! It’s quick and easy, and you’ll be in and out of the kitchen in no time.
Step 1: Cook the Noodles
Boil the noodles in a large pot according to the package directions. Then drain and rinse them and set them aside.
Step 2: Cook the Ground Beef
Cook the ground beef in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain the grease and return the meat to the pan.
Step 3: Add the Vegetables
Add the onions, broccoli, celery, and carrots to the beef in the skillet and cook over medium-high heat until the vegetables are tender.
Step 4: Make the Sauce
Combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, Hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a small mixing bowl.
Step 5: Add the Sauce
Pour the sauce into the pan and heat for 5 to 6 minutes until the sauce thickens and heats through.
Step 6: Finish the Ramen
Add the meat mixture to the noodles, stir, and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Be sure to cook the noodles according to the package directions for the best texture. Don’t over or undercook them.
- Cook your ground beef until no longer pink and no further. Overcooking it will make it rubbery and flavorless.
- Stir your vegetable mixture constantly to avoid browning the onions and prevent sticking.
- Stir frequently after adding the sauce to help evenly distribute the heat for thickening.
- Use a gentle stirring motion or toss your noodles with the beef mixture to avoid breaking the noodles.
Variations
- You can use bite-size steak or pork or your favorite shellfish in this recipe.
- For a mild version, omit the red pepper flakes.
- For an extra kick of heat and flavor, add red chile peppers.
- Try adding mushrooms or bok choy to these noodles.
What to Serve with Ramen Noodles
Serve this classic Asian dish with all your favorite sides and main dishes like:
- Egg rolls
- Fried rice
- Chicken fried rice
- Pork fried rice
- Shrimp fried rice
- Asian BBQ pork
- Beef and broccoli
- Egg foo young
- Your other favorite Asian mains
Recipe FAQ
Traditional ramen noodles are made with wheat flour, salt, water, and kansui.
Kansui, a mixture of potassium carbonate and sodium carbonate, is the secret ingredient that gives ramen noodles their signature texture.
Ramen noodles are made with an extra ingredient that other noodles aren’t – kansui. This alkaline water mixture helps give ramen its signature texture and springiness.
Ground beef is the determining factor here, so ramen like this will last for up to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Ramen noodles freeze well and will last for up to 3 months in the freezer.
How to Store and Reheat Leftover Ramen Noodles
Refrigerate these ramen noodles for up to 4 days in an airtight container. For longer storage, you can freeze them for up to 3 months in an airtight, freezer-safe container.
To reheat the dish, place it in a saucepan and reheat it over medium-low heat until heated through.
Try This Easy Ramen Noodles with Ground Beef Today
These ramen noodles with ground beef are loaded with delicious, traditional Asian flavor and an Americanized twist of ground beef to create a dish that everyone from young to old will love. You’ll love how quick and easy it is to make. With that combination of flavor and ease, I know you’ll find yourself featuring it prominently in your recipe rotation.
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Ramen Noodles with Ground Beef
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups broccoli, chopped
- 2-3 celery stalks, sliced
- 3-4 carrots, sliced
- 10 ounce Ramen noodles or Chinese noodles
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil noodles according to package directions, strain, rinse, and set aside.
- In a large pan or skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink and completely cooked. Drain grease and return to pan.
- Add in onions, broccoli, celery, and carrots. Cook over medium-high heat until vegetables are tender.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, Hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
- Pour sauce mixture into pan with ground beef and cooked vegetables and heat for 5-6 minutes or until sauce thickens and is heated through.
- Add meat mixture to cooked noodles and stir/toss to combine.
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