Description
Get ready to elevate your noodle night with this Ultimate Spicy Korean Ramen with Grilled Beef & Creamy Sauce—a fiery, savory, and creamy fusion dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or spicy food lovers. This bold noodle bowl brings together tender grilled beef, Korean gochujang-infused ramen, and a rich, cooling creamy sauce to balance the heat. With just the right spice and satisfying textures, it’s one of the best easy dinner ideas or quick recipes to make your homemade ramen unforgettable. Whether you’re into spicy food, Korean-inspired meals, or looking for a comforting, restaurant-style ramen, this one delivers every time.
Ingredients
250g flank steak or ribeye, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon gochujang
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
2 packs Korean instant ramen noodles
1 tablespoon gochujang
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons chili oil or Korean chili flakes
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 clove garlic, minced
Few drops toasted sesame oil (optional)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (Kewpie preferred)
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sriracha
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Pinch garlic powder
Splash water (to thin sauce if needed)
2 stalks scallions, chopped
Extra sesame seeds (for garnish)
Fresh herbs or microgreens (optional)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, black pepper, and gochujang. Add sliced beef and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Mix mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sriracha, sugar, and garlic powder in a bowl. Thin with a splash of water if needed. Chill until ready.
3. Boil ramen noodles for 1 minute less than the package directions. Drain and toss lightly in oil to prevent sticking.
4. In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic. Add gochujang, soy sauce, chili oil, sugar, and water. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until thickened.
5. Toss cooked noodles in the spicy sauce until well coated and glossy.
6. Heat a grill pan or cast iron skillet over high heat. Grill marinated beef 1–2 minutes per side until nicely charred.
7. Assemble the bowl: add noodles, top with grilled beef, drizzle with creamy sauce, and finish with scallions and sesame seeds.
8. Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Slightly undercook the noodles to maintain chew when mixing with sauce.
Use Kewpie mayo for the best creamy topping flavor.
Always grill beef in batches to get that perfect sear without steaming.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: spicy ramen, creamy ramen, grilled beef noodles, Korean noodle bowl