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Creamy Spicy Ramen with Grilled Korean Beef Recipe

Creamy Spicy Ramen with Grilled Korean Beef Recipe

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5.1 from 28 reviews

A restaurant-quality spicy ramen recipe made at home. This bowl features bold Korean-inspired flavors, grilled beef, creamy chili mayo, and a perfectly seasoned broth.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

Grilled Beef

  • 300g ribeye or sirloin steak
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Ramen

  • 2 packs instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning)
  • 2 cups chicken or beef broth
  • 1 tbsp gochugaru
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • Salt to taste

Creamy Sauce

  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise (Kewpie preferred)
  • 1 tbsp sriracha or Korean chili sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Pinch of sugar (optional)

Garnishes

  • 2 tbsp green onions, chopped
  • 1 tsp toasted black sesame seeds
  • Optional: extra chili oil or gochugaru

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Steak: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, gochujang, sesame oil, sugar, garlic, and pepper. Add steak and marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Creamy Sauce: Mix creamy sauce ingredients in a separate bowl. Chill until ready.
  3. Prepare the Broth: Bring broth to a simmer, add gochugaru, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and salt.
  4. Cook the Ramen: Cook ramen noodles in broth until al dente (about 3 minutes). Set aside.
  5. Grill the Beef: Sear steak 2–3 minutes per side on high heat. Rest and slice against the grain.
  6. Assemble the Bowls: Place ramen noodles in bowls, pour broth, add grilled beef, creamy sauce, and garnishes.

Notes

  • Use tofu for a vegetarian option
  • Adjust heat levels with gochugaru and chili sauce
  • Sear beef quickly to keep it tender
  • Author: Martha
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Grilling, Simmering
  • Cuisine: Korean Fusion
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: Approximately 600 kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 1200mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg