Spicy Beef Ramen Creamy Garlic (Printable)
Bold noodle soup with spicy beef, rich garlic cream sauce, and fresh toppings
# What You’ll Need:
→ Beef & Marinade
01 - 14 oz beef sirloin, thinly sliced
02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tbsp Sriracha or chili paste
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Broth
07 - 5 cups chicken or beef broth
08 - 2 tbsp miso paste
09 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
10 - 1 tbsp mirin
11 - 1 tbsp chili oil
12 - 1 thumb-sized piece ginger, thinly sliced
13 - 2 green onions, white parts only
→ Creamy Garlic Sauce
14 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter
15 - 5 garlic cloves, minced
16 - 3/4 cup heavy cream
17 - 1 tbsp cream cheese
18 - 1 tsp soy sauce
19 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Noodles & Toppings
20 - 12 oz fresh ramen noodles
21 - 4 soft-boiled eggs
22 - 1 cup bean sprouts
23 - 1 small bunch baby spinach
24 - 2 green onions, finely sliced
25 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
26 - 1 red chili, thinly sliced (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine beef slices with soy sauce, sesame oil, Sriracha, garlic, and black pepper in a bowl. Let stand for at least 15 minutes to absorb flavors.
02 - Combine chicken or beef broth, miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, chili oil, ginger, and green onion whites in a large pot. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, cover, and gently simmer for 20 minutes.
03 - Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat, add heavy cream and cream cheese, stirring until smooth. Add soy sauce and season with salt and pepper. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat.
04 - Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat. Quickly sear the marinated beef for 2-3 minutes until just cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
05 - Boil ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain well and divide among serving bowls. Arrange halved soft-boiled eggs, bean sprouts, spinach, and seared beef over the noodles.
06 - Ladle hot broth into each bowl. Drizzle creamy garlic sauce generously over the top. Garnish with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and sliced red chili if using. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The creamy garlic sauce creates this incredible velvety texture that coats every single noodle perfectly
- Its that magical balance of fiery heat and cooling comfort that makes you want to curl up with the whole pot
- The whole thing comes together in under an hour but tastes like you spent all day tending to it
02 -
- The garlic sauce can separate if boiled too aggressively, so keep the heat gentle and stir constantly
- Room temperature cream incorporates more smoothly into the butter mixture than cold cream
- Thinly slicing beef against the grain is absolutely crucial for tender results, so use your sharpest knife
03 -
- Freeze your beef for 30 minutes before slicing, it'll cut cleanly and paper-thin every single time
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before serving to unlock their full nutty potential