Description
A flavorful and easy weeknight dinner featuring ground beef, ramen noodles, crisp vegetables, and a sweet-savory stir-fry sauce made with soy sauce, maple syrup, and chili paste. This dish cooks quickly on the stovetop for a satisfying and colorful meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 6 ounces ramen noodles
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup matchstick cut carrots
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup shelled edamame
- 3 green onions, sliced thin
- Sesame seeds and extra sliced green onions for garnish
Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili paste (such as sambal oelek)
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Other
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking beef and veggies)
Instructions
- Cook Noodles: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Discard the flavor packets from the ramen and add the noodles. Cook according to package instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Brown Ground Beef: Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat with a little olive oil. Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and crumble it as it cooks. Cook until browned and fully cooked through. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add a tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add sliced green onions, diced red bell pepper, and matchstick carrots. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Prepare Stir-Fry Sauce: While beef and veggies are cooking, combine chicken broth, low sodium soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, chili paste, toasted sesame oil, grated fresh ginger, garlic powder, and cornstarch in a glass measuring cup or bowl. Whisk well until the cornstarch dissolves completely.
- Combine and Cook: Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet with the vegetables. Add shelled edamame, cooked ramen noodles, and pour in the stir-fry sauce. Toss everything together and cook while stirring until the sauce thickens and coats all ingredients well. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and extra sliced green onions. Serve hot and enjoy your ground beef ramen noodles!
Notes
- This dish is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner and comes together quickly.
- Use low sodium soy sauce and broth to keep sodium levels moderate.
- For extra heat, add more chili paste or a dash of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Edamame adds a nice pop of protein and texture but can be omitted if unavailable.
- To make it vegetarian, substitute ground beef with tofu or tempeh and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 503 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 1551 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
