Description
Spicy Korean Ramen with Grilled Beef & Creamy Sauce is a flavorful dish combining tender grilled beef with spicy ramen noodles topped with a rich creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Grilled Beef:
- 300g (about 10 oz) ribeye or sirloin steak
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- For the Ramen:
- 2 packs of instant ramen noodles (discard the flavor packet)
- 2 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt to taste
- For the Creamy Sauce Topping:
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise (preferably Kewpie for extra richness)
- 1 tbsp sriracha or Korean hot sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of sugar (optional for balance)
- Garnishes:
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 1 tsp toasted black sesame seeds
- Extra gochugaru or chili oil (optional for heat lovers)
Instructions
- Marinate the beef with soy sauce, gochujang, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, and black pepper. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Grill the beef over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side or until cooked to your liking. Let it rest before slicing.
- Boil the ramen noodles in the broth until tender. Add gochugaru, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and salt. Stir well.
- Mix the mayonnaise, sriracha, sesame oil, garlic powder, and sugar to make the creamy sauce.
- Serve the ramen in bowls, top with sliced beef, drizzle with the creamy sauce, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by increasing or reducing gochujang and gochugaru.
- For extra richness, use beef broth instead of chicken.
- Let the beef rest after grilling to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Boiling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Spicy Korean Ramen, Grilled Beef, Creamy Sauce