Spicy Korean Ramen with Grilled Beef & Creamy Sauce | Fast & Flavor-Packed Meal
Spicy Korean Ramen with Grilled Beef & Creamy Sauce: Ready in 30 minutes! Tender marinated steak, instant noodles, and addictive spicy-creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Boiling
- Cuisine: Korean Fusion
Ingredients
For the 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
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
For the Ramen:
- 2 packs instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packet)
- 2 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 tbsp gochugaru
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt to taste
- For the Creamy Sauce:
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise (Kewpie preferred)
- 1 tbsp sriracha or Korean chili sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of sugar (optional)
Garnishes:
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 1 tsp toasted black sesame seeds
- Optional: extra chili oil or gochugaru
Instructions
1. In a shallow bowl, combine the soy sauce, gochujang, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, and black pepper. Whisk everything together until the sugar dissolves and the gochujang is fully incorporated. Add your steak and turn to coat. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes, ideally 30 minutes.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha or Korean chili sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, and a pinch of sugar. Taste and adjust heat or creaminess. Set aside.
3. Chop your green onions and prepare sesame seeds for garnish.
4. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the marinated steak. Sear for 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting for thickness. Let it rest 5 minutes before slicing.
5. While steak rests, bring broth to a boil. Add gochugaru, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and salt. Stir well. Add ramen noodles and cook 3–4 minutes until tender. Add more broth if desired.
6. Slice the rested beef thinly against the grain.
7. Divide ramen and broth between bowls. Top with sliced beef, drizzle with creamy sauce, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Add chili oil or extra gochugaru if desired.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
You can substitute sirloin with flank steak or chicken for a different protein.
Adjust spiciness to your liking by increasing or reducing the gochujang and sriracha.
For a vegetarian version, skip the beef and use sautéed mushrooms or tofu, and vegetable broth instead.