Spicy Beef Ramen Creamy Garlic (Printable)
Tender spicy beef meets rich garlic cream in this Japanese fusion noodle bowl with miso broth.
# What you'll need:
→ Beef & Marinade
01 - 0.9 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tbsp Sriracha or chili paste
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Broth
07 - 5 cups chicken or beef broth
08 - 2 tbsp miso paste
09 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
10 - 1 tbsp mirin
11 - 1 tbsp chili oil
12 - 1 thumb-sized piece ginger, thinly sliced
13 - 2 green onions, white parts only
→ Creamy Garlic Sauce
14 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
15 - 5 garlic cloves, minced
16 - 0.85 cup heavy cream
17 - 1 tbsp cream cheese
18 - 1 tsp soy sauce
19 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Noodles & Toppings
20 - 0.75 lb fresh ramen noodles
21 - 4 soft-boiled eggs
22 - 1 cup bean sprouts
23 - 1 small bunch baby spinach
24 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
25 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
26 - 1 red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
# How to make it:
01 - Combine beef slices with soy sauce, sesame oil, Sriracha, garlic, and black pepper in a bowl. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes before cooking.
02 - In a large pot, combine chicken or beef broth, miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, chili oil, ginger, and green onion whites. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, cover, and simmer gently for 20 minutes.
03 - Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Lower heat, add heavy cream and cream cheese, stirring until smooth. Add soy sauce, season with salt and pepper, and simmer gently for 3-4 minutes before removing from heat.
04 - Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat. Quickly sear the marinated beef for 2-3 minutes until just cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
05 - Boil ramen noodles according to package instructions, drain, and divide among serving bowls. Arrange halved soft-boiled eggs, bean sprouts, spinach, and seared beef over the noodles.
06 - Ladle hot broth into each bowl. Drizzle creamy garlic sauce generously over the top. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and sliced red chili if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The spicy beef and creamy garlic sauce create this incredible contrast that feels like a restaurant-quality bowl but comes together faster than you would expect
- Once you master the broth base, you can customize the toppings and heat level to make it your own signature dish
02 -
- The creamy garlic sauce thickens quickly as it cools, so keep it warm until the very last moment
- Straining the broth before serving makes for a more elegant eating experience
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- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes, shaking constantly, until they smell fragrant and turn golden brown
- If your sauce seems too thin, let it simmer for another minute or two, but remember it will continue thickening off the heat