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A plate of stir-fried noodles with ground meat, shredded carrots, and chopped green onions, served with a fork on the side. Green onions and a carrot are visible in the background.

Beef and Ramen Noodles

This Ground Beef Ramen Stir Fry combines lean ground beef, ramen noodles, cabbage, carrots, and a savory homemade sauce for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that is ready in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine asian inspired
Servings 4
Calories 429 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Medium pot for cooking the ramen noodles
  • Colander for draining the noodles
  • Wooden spoon or spatula for breaking up and stirring the ground beef
  • Measuring cups and measuring spoons
  • Cutting board
  • sharp knife
  • Small bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound 97% lean ground beef
  • 2 3-ounce packages ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger or ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 cup bone broth
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Swerve brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 3 green onions sliced

Instructions
 

  • Brown the ground beef in a skill over medium-high heat.until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks, about 5–6 minutes. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • In the mean time, cook the ramen noodles in a pot of boiling water according to package directions, discarding the seasoning packets. Drain and set aside. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  • Stir in the shredded carrots and cabbage and cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly softened.
  • Add the cooked ramen noodles and toss to combine.
  • Optional: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the noodles.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the green onions.

Notes

  • Toast a small amount of sesame seeds and sprinkle them on top before serving.
  • Reserve a few tablespoons of noodle cooking water to loosen the sauce if needed.
  • Slice green onions just before serving for the freshest flavor.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
  • Double the vegetables for an even lighter meal.

Disclaimer:

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Calories: 429kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 33gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 1809mgPotassium: 670mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 5458IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Beef and Ramen Noodles
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