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Firecracker Beef Ramen Noodles

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean, North American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 530kcal
Author: Lord Byron's Kitchen
This dish has it all - noodles, ground beef, broth, soft-boiled egg, and even rice cakes! Firecracker Beef Ramen Noodles starts with a quick, easy, and spicy pan-fried ground beef that is paired with store-bought packaged ramen noodles and optional Korean rice cakes! This is one of those warm and cozy recipes perfect for a night in binging on your new favourite television series!
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Ingredients

For the Beef:

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried red chili flakes (you can omit these completely or use less if you prefer a milder version)

For the Remainder of the Recipe:

  • 1/2 pound rice cakes, thawed if previously frozen
  • 2 packets Beef Ramen Noodles
  • 4 soft-boiled eggs,
  • green onions, sliced for garnish
  • sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

To Prepare the Beef:

  • Add the ground beef and olive oil to a large skillet. Over medium heat, cook the ground beef until no pink colour remains. This should take about 7-8 minutes. Stir often.
  • Next, add the garlic and ginger. Stir into the beef and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the brown sugar, hot sauce, vinegar, salt, ground black pepper, and dried red chili flakes. Stir well into the beef and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, stirring often.

For the Remainder of the Recipe:

  • In the meantime, place the rice cakes into a skillet and cover with water. Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes or until they are soft and plump. Strain and set the rice cakes aside.
  • Next, prepare the packages of ramen as per the instructions on the package.
  • Once the ramen is cooked, add the rice cakes back to the skillet and stir to combine.
  • Ladle the ramen and rice cakes into bowls and top with the prepared ground beef and a soft-boiled egg.
  • Garnish with some toasted sesame seeds and freshly sliced green onions.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 152mg | Sodium: 465mg | Potassium: 661mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 278IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 4mg