Ground Beef Ramen Noodles
Ground Beef Ramen Noodles is a super easy dinner recipe for flavorful, slurpy noodles! This meal barely takes 30 minutes to make and is sure to be a family favorite!
My kids are big fans of ramen noodles, so I'm constantly looking for ways to make them more nutritious. This Ground Beef Ramen Noodle recipe is something I make every other week because I know they will just eat them up! The stir fry sauce is so easy and full of flavor, and who doesn't love the texture of ramen noodles?!
Love ramen noodles? Check out my Thai Peanut Chicken Ramen, Pork Ramen Bowls, and Vegetarian Ramen Noodle Soup, too!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Easy Recipe - this beef ramen recipe is so quick and easy to make!
- Customizable - like many noodle recipes, you can adapt this recipe with whatever vegetables you have on hand! Check out my Variations section for ideas.
- Crowd Pleaser - everyone loves these noodles!
Ingredients
Ground Beef - ground beef is the main protein in this ramen noodle recipe.
Broccoli Slaw - I love adding broccoli slaw to recipes, especially noodles, because it adds nutrition and no one notices!
Instant Ramen Noodles - you only use the noodles in the recipe. Just discard the seasoning packet.
Soy Sauce - this adds a savory flavor. I typically use low-sodium soy sauce.
Garlic and Ginger - both fresh, they add delicious flavor to the noodles.
Sesame Oil - I love the flavor of sesame oil in Asian recipes.
Honey - this adds a bit of sweetness to the noodles and balances out the soy sauce.
Green Onions - not pictured, but I LOVE topping these ramen noodles with sliced green onions!
Variations
Different Meat - I used ground beef but ground turkey, ground pork, or ground chicken would also work.
Different Sweetener - I use honey in the sauce, but brown sugar would also work well.
Different Vegetables - I love broccoli slaw but you could use regular coleslaw mix or finely chop some veggies like carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower too. Red bell Peppers, mushrooms, and snow peas would be delicious as well.
Add some Spice - if you like things on the spicier side, you can add red pepper flakes, chili crunch, or Sriracha sauce.
Step by Step Instructions
Photo 1. In a small to medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and honey. Set aside.
Photo 2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up into smaller chunks as it cooks.
Photo 3. Add the broccoli slaw to the beef mixture, mix well, and cook another 4-5 minutes, until slightly softened.
Photo 4. Add the savory sauce, mixing well to combine, and then stir in the water.
Photo 5. Add the ramen noodles, tucking it into the liquid as much as possible. Don't worry if it isn't covered!
Photo 6. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring every few minutes, and flipping the ramen noodles as needed.
Expert Tips
Storage - store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
Prep Ahead - if you want to save yourself some time, you can prep the sauce mixture ahead of time.
Toss the Seasoning Packet - I don't use the seasoning that comes with the noodles, as it would make these noodles way too salty.
Recipe FAQs
Ramen is so versatile! I like making these noodles with the homemade sauce instead of the seasoning packet, so I know what ingredients are going into it.
Only if you add spice to them. I recommend adding some chili crunch or Sriracha sauce if you want to add a little heat to this recipe.
Other Dinner Recipes to Consider
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Ground Beef Ramen Noodles
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups broccoli slaw or coleslaw mix
- ½ cup soy sauce I use low sodium
- ⅓ cup honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 2 ½ cups water
- 12 ounces ramen noodles any seasoning packet, discarded
- chopped green onions
Instructions
- In a small to medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and honey. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up into smaller chunks as it cooks.
- Add the broccoli slaw to the beef mixture, mix well, and cook another 4-5 minutes, until slightly softened.
- Add the sauce, mixing well to combine, and then stir in the water.
- Add the ramen noodles, tucking it into the liquid as much as possible. Don't worry if it isn't covered!
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring every few minutes, and flipping the ramen noodles as needed.
- Serve topped with chopped green onions. Enjoy!
