Quick Asian Beef Ramen Noodles
Total Time
15 minutes
Prep Time
7 minutes
Cook Time
8 minutes
Rating
4.95 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
2 servings
- 2 packets ramen or other instant noodles (, discard seasoning (Note 1)
- 1 tsp oil
- 2 tsp sesame oil (or more oil) (Note 2)
- 2 garlic cloves (, minced)
- 1/2 onion (, sliced)
- 200g / 7oz beef mince (ground beef) (Note 3)
- 1 1/4 cups (315 ml) water, plus more as needed
- Big handful bean sprouts
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (Note 4)
- 1 tbsp Oyster sauce (or Hoisin, Note 5)
- 2 tsp Hoisin sauce (or more Oyster sauce)
- 1 tbsp mirin (Note 6)
- Finely sliced green onion / shallots
- Sesame seeds
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Preparation
Step 1
Mix Sauce.
Step 2
Heat oils in a medium skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 1 1/2 minutes until starting to go golden.
Step 3
Add beef and cook, breaking it up as you go, until it changes from pink to light brown.
Step 4
Add Sauce and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until well caramelised (see video).
Step 5
Push beef to the side to make enough space for the noodles. Add water, place noodles in water.
Step 6
Leave for 45 seconds then turn.
Step 7
Leave for 30 seconds, then untangle the noodles, then toss through the beef.
Step 8
Add beansprouts, toss for 1 minute until sauce reduces to coat the noodles and the noodles are cooked. (Note 7)
Step 9
Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Step 10
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