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A bowl of spicy Korean ramen topped with sliced grilled beef, creamy sauce, and green onions.

Spicy Korean Ramen with Grilled Beef & Creamy Sauce

A flavorful and comforting ramen dish featuring tender grilled beef, spicy broth, and a rich creamy sauce. Perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients
  

For the Grilled Beef
  • 300 g ribeye or sirloin steak
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
For the Ramen
  • 2 packs instant ramen noodles discard seasoning packet
  • 2 cups chicken or beef broth
  • 1 tbsp gochugaru
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • to taste salt
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise Kewpie preferred
  • 1 tbsp sriracha or Korean chili sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • pinch sugar optional
Garnishes
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onions
  • 1 tsp toasted black sesame seeds
  • optional extra chili oil or gochugaru

Equipment

  • bowl
  • Pot
  • Grill pan or skillet

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, gochujang, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, and pepper. Add beef and marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. In another small bowl, mix all creamy sauce ingredients until smooth. Chill until ready to use.
  3. In a pot, simmer broth. Add gochugaru, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and salt. Cook ramen noodles until al dente (about 3 minutes). Remove from heat.
  4. Heat grill pan or skillet over high heat. Sear beef 2–3 minutes per side until caramelized. Let rest, then slice against the grain.
  5. Assemble bowls: add noodles and broth, top with creamy sauce, grilled beef, green onions, sesame seeds, and extra spice if desired.

Notes

This recipe is inspired by the delicious ramen dishes found in small noodle shops. The combination of spicy broth, savory beef, and creamy sauce creates a unique and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.

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