Savory Beef and Garlic Ramen Stir Fry

Ingredients

- 8 ounces ramen noodles
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili paste
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 green onions, sliced

Instructions

1. Prepare the Noodles:
- Boil 8 ounces of ramen noodles in a large pot according to package instructions, usually 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2. Make the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1/4 cup soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon chili paste. Stir until the cornstarch dissolves completely. Set aside.

3. Cook the Beef:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 pound of ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.

4. Add Aromatics:
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger to the beef. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

5. Combine Peas and Cook:
- Add 1 cup of frozen peas to the skillet. Stir quickly to incorporate.

6. Mix in the Sauce and Noodles:
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet, stirring constantly to coat the beef and peas.
- Add the drained ramen noodles. Toss everything together to ensure even distribution of the sauce and ingredients. Cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.

7. Season and Garnish:
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt to taste.
- Remove from heat and stir in 4 sliced green onions.

Total Time

PT30M
30 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Ramen Stir Fry, Beef Ramen, Garlic Noodles, Quick Dinner, Sesame Oil, Chili Paste, Easy Stir Fry, Ground Beef Recipe, Asian-Inspired Dinner, One Pot Meal

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total for the entire dish: 2,100 calories

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