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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
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Fusion, Korean
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Grilled Beef
  • 1 lb thinly sliced beef ribeye
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp chili flakes optional
Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp sugar
Ramen
  • 2 packs ramen noodles discard flavor packets
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds for garnish
  • fresh chili slices optional garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Grill pan or skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Marinate beef in soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, sugar, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, and chili flakes for 15–120 minutes.
  2. Grill or sear beef in a hot pan for 2–3 minutes per side until slightly charred.
  3. Cook ramen noodles in boiling water for 3–4 minutes, then drain and reserve 1/4 cup water.
  4. In a skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, and stir in gochujang and soy sauce.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and broth, add sesame oil and sugar, simmer 3 minutes until thickened.
  6. Add noodles, toss to coat, and adjust consistency with noodle water.
  7. Add grilled beef, toss gently, and warm through.
  8. Serve with green onions, sesame seeds, and chili slices.

Notes

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