Easy Better Than Takeout Korean Beef Ramen in 25 Minutes

Easy Korean Beef Ramen is the ultimate comfort food, ready in just 25 minutes. After making this countless times, I’ve perfected the technique to ensure a rich, savory broth every time. The secret? Cooking the noodles separately. Keep reading for my best tips, or jump straight to the recipe. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Crispy Parmesan Pesto Roasted Potatoes and Easy No-Bake Matcha Coconut Cream Tart.

What You'll Need for Easy Better Than Takeout Korean Beef Ramen in 25 Minutes

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 packages ramen noodles
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp ginger powder
• Optional: Green onions, chopped
• Optional: Sesame seeds
• Optional: Soft-boiled egg, sliced

How to Make Easy Better Than Takeout Korean Beef Ramen in 25 Minutes

1. Cook the noodles: Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Cook the beef: In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain fat and set beef aside.
3. Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, add onion and garlic. Cook until softened. Add frozen vegetables and cook until heated through.
4. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and ginger powder. Pour over vegetable mixture and stir to combine.
5. Combine and serve: Add cooked beef and noodles to the skillet. Stir to combine. Serve hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Storing & Reheating Easy Better Than Takeout Korean Beef Ramen in 25 Minutes

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: The sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead. Store in the fridge and reheat before combining with noodles and beef.

Freezing Easy Better Than Takeout Korean Beef Ramen in 25 Minutes

Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with tofu or mushrooms.
• Best substitution: If gochujang isn't available, substitute with a mix of Sriracha and soy sauce.
• Make-ahead: The noodles can be cooked and the beef browned up to 2 days ahead. Store separately in the fridge.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a bit of water or broth.

Easy Better Than Takeout Korean Beef Ramen in 25 Minutes

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

15 mins

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Total

25 mins

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Serves

4 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free (if using gluten-free ramen)

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 packages ramen noodles
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables

Seasonings

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp ginger powder

Optional Toppings

• Green onions, chopped
• Sesame seeds
• Soft-boiled egg, sliced

Instructions

1. Cook the noodles: Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Cook the beef: In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain fat and set beef aside.
3. Sauté vegetables: In the same skillet, add onion and garlic. Cook until softened. Add frozen vegetables and cook until heated through.
4. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and ginger powder. Pour over vegetable mixture and stir to combine.
5. Combine and serve: Add cooked beef and noodles to the skillet. Stir to combine. Serve hot, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with tofu or mushrooms.
• Best substitution: If gochujang isn't available, substitute with a mix of Sriracha and soy sauce.
• Make-ahead: The noodles can be cooked and the beef browned up to 2 days ahead. Store separately in the fridge.
• Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or halved to serve more or fewer people.
• Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, thin it out with a bit of water or broth.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through.
• Make ahead: The sauce can be made up to 2 days ahead. Store in the fridge and reheat before combining with noodles and beef.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 650
• Protein: 35g
• Fat: 25g
• Carbs: 70g
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 2300mg
• Cholesterol: 100mg
• Sat. Fat: 10g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

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