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Close-up of Spicy Korean Ramen with Grilled Beef, topped with creamy sauce swirls, scallions, and black sesame seeds.

Spicy Korean Ramen with Grilled Beef & Creamy Sauce

This recipe combines bold Korean flavors with tender grilled beef and a rich, creamy sauce. It is a satisfying fusion dish that is great for home cooks looking for an adventurous meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Korean Fusion
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Grilled Beef
  • 300 g ribeye or sirloin steak
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
For the Ramen
  • 2 packs instant ramen noodles discard seasoning packet
  • 2 cups chicken or beef broth
  • 1 tbsp gochugaru
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise Kewpie preferred
  • 1 tbsp sriracha or Korean chili sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Pinch sugar optional
Garnishes
  • 2 tbsp green onions chopped
  • 1 tsp toasted black sesame seeds
  • Optional extra chili oil or gochugaru

Equipment

  • Bowl
  • Pot
  • Grill pan or skillet

Method
 

  1. Mix soy sauce, gochujang, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, and pepper in a bowl. Add the beef and marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Mix all creamy sauce ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Chill the sauce until you are ready to serve.
  3. Simmer the broth in a pot. Add gochugaru, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and salt. Cook the ramen noodles until they are al dente, which takes about 3 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat.
  4. Heat a grill pan or skillet over high heat. Sear the beef for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until it is caramelized. Let the beef rest, then slice it against the grain.
  5. Assemble the bowls by adding the noodles and broth first. Top with the creamy sauce, grilled beef, green onions, sesame seeds, and add extra spice if you prefer.

Notes

This dish was created to share bold Korean flavors while accommodating dietary needs. You can use gluten-free soy sauce if you need a gluten-free version of this recipe.

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