Description
Spicy Korean Ramen with Grilled Beef: Tangy gochujang broth, tender beef slices, kimchi, scallions—satisfy your fiery cravings in minutes!
Ingredients
- Beef Marinade: 8 oz ribeye or sirloin steak, thinly sliced, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Ramen: 2 packages (6 oz/170g) good-quality instant ramen (discard seasoning packets), 4 cups beef broth, 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste), 1 tablespoon doenjang (Korean soybean paste) or miso paste, 1 tablespoon mirin (sweet rice wine), 2 teaspoons gochugaru (Korean chili flakes), adjust to taste, 2 soft-boiled eggs, 3 green onions, sliced diagonally, 1 sheet nori (seaweed), cut into strips, 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon neutral oil for grilling beef
Instructions
- Step 1: Marinate the Beef Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a medium bowl. Add the thinly sliced beef and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate at room temperature for 15-30 minutes while you prepare the other components. This brief marination allows the meat to tenderize without becoming mushy.
- Step 2: Prepare the Eggs Bring a small pot of water to a rolling boil. Gently lower room-temperature eggs into the water and set a timer for exactly 6.5 minutes for the perfect jammy yolk. While waiting, prepare an ice bath. When the timer rings, transfer eggs immediately to the ice bath for 5 minutes. Peel carefully and slice in half just before serving your Spicy Korean Ramen with Grilled Beef.
- Step 3: Create the Broth In a medium pot, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium heat. Add 1 minced garlic clove and 1 teaspoon grated ginger, sautéing until fragrant before adding beef broth, gochujang, doenjang or miso paste, and mirin. Stir until pastes dissolve completely. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding gochugaru in the final minute of cooking.
- Step 4: Cook the Noodles Bring a separate pot of water to boil, then cook ramen noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain well but do not rinse – the starchy exterior helps the broth cling to the noodles.
- Step 5: Grill the Beef Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over high heat until smoking. Add the remaining oil and spread it across the surface. Grill the marinated beef slices for about 45 seconds per side until nicely charred but still tender. Transfer to a clean plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm.
- Step 6: Assemble Your Bowl Divide cooked noodles between two large bowls, then ladle the hot spicy broth over the noodles. Arrange the grilled beef slices, halved soft-boiled eggs, nori strips, and green onions on top. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and extra gochugaru if more heat is desired.
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg