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Spicy Korean Ramen with Grilled Beef & Creamy Sauce

A rich and spicy Korean fusion ramen featuring smoky grilled beef and a velvety gochujang cream sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion, Korean
Calories: 610
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 packs instant ramen noodles discard seasoning
  • 1 lb beef sirloin or ribeye thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • 1 green onion sliced for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Grill pan or cast-iron skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Combine soy sauce, gochujang, sesame oil, garlic, and sugar. Add beef and marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Grill beef in a hot pan with vegetable oil until browned and slightly charred.
  3. Cook ramen noodles until tender, drain, and reserve ½ cup of water.
  4. In a skillet, melt butter, stir in cream, gochujang, and soy sauce. Add a splash of ramen water to adjust consistency.
  5. Toss noodles in the sauce and add grilled beef. Mix well.
  6. Serve hot with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

For extra creaminess, add cheese or a touch of cream cheese. Adjust spice level by reducing or increasing gochujang.