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Spicy Korean Ramen with Grilled Beef & Creamy Sauce

Spicy Korean Ramen with Grilled Beef & Creamy Sauce

A rich, spicy, and creamy Korean-inspired ramen topped with smoky grilled beef and a luscious gochujang cream sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main
Cuisine Fusion, Korean
Servings 2 bowls
Calories 580 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Grill pan or skillet
  • saucepan
  • tongs

Ingredients
  

Grilled Beef

  • 1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes optional

Creamy Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Ramen

  • 2 packs ramen noodles discard flavor packets
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish
  • fresh chili slices optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • Marinate beef in soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, sugar, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and chili flakes for 15–120 minutes.
  • Grill or sear beef in a hot pan for 2–3 minutes per side until slightly charred.
  • Cook ramen noodles in boiling water for 3–4 minutes, then drain and reserve ¼ cup water.
  • In a skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, and stir in gochujang and soy sauce.
  • Pour in heavy cream and broth, add sesame oil and sugar, simmer 3 minutes until thickened.
  • Add noodles, toss to coat, and adjust consistency with noodle water.
  • Add grilled beef, toss gently, and warm through.
  • Serve with green onions, sesame seeds, and chili slices.

Notes

Adjust spice level by reducing gochujang or adding more cream for a milder sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 580kcal
Keyword creamy sauce, Grilled Beef, Korean Cuisine, Ramen, Spicy Dinner, Spicy Korean Ramen
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