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    Bulgogi Beef Ramen

    Published: Nov 13, 2023 by christieathome

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    Bulgogi Beef Ramen. Sweet, savoury tender beef stir fried with chewy ramen and bok choy in a bulgogi sauce. A quick and easy ramen stir fry using store-bought bulgogi beef marinade sauce. Great as a meal. Ready in 15 mins!

    Bulgogi Beef Ramen
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    • What is Bulgogi Beef Ramen?
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    What is Bulgogi Beef Ramen?

    Bulgogi Beef Ramen is a Korean-inspired dish featuring chewy ramen noodles cooked in a sweet and savory bulgogi sauce with tender beef and veggies! The taste of the tender ribeye beef with the sweetness from the bulgogi sauce over those bouncy ramen noodles is so good! You can use any leafy greens you’d like but I am a huge bok choy lover, so I thought I’d add some in to balance out the textures!

    I love this super simple delicious bulgogi ramen because it doesn’t take much time or effort to make and comes together in less than 15 minutes! The ingredients are also minimal because instead of making a noodle sauce, we are using a store-bought bulgogi beef marinade as the sauce. These can easily be found at any Korean grocer. I make this quick noodle dish whenever I have some extra ramen and thinly cut beef in the freezer. It’s a perfect meal for those weeknights when you just want some yummy ramen but you don't have much time to cook.

    Bulgogi Beef Ramen

    Ingredients

    Please scroll down to below recipe card for exact measurements. 

    Note: Most Asian grocers will carry these ingredients. You may find some at your select grocery store or online, like on Amazon.  

    • Instant Ramen
    • Thinly sliced ribeye steak or "hot pot style beef"
    • Bok choy or yu choy sum
    • Green onion
    • Onion
    • Store bought bulgogi beef marinade sauce: this is typically used to marinate beef or any meat with but it has a sweet and savory taste making for a great noodle sauce. I share a picture of what the packaging looks like below.
    • Neutral oil: like avocado oil, sunflower oil, grapeseed oil, peanut oil, vegetable oil or canola oil. Avoid olive oil, coconut oil or any heavy scented oils.
    • Sesame seeds: optional garnish

    How to make Bulgogi Beef Ramen

    1. In a large pan or wok filled three-quarters of the way with water, bring to boil. Once it comes to boil, add ramen noodles, and begin loosening with tongs. Once they are loosened, quickly strain and rinse under cold water. Do not boil them. Set aside.
    2. Back into your dry pan set over medium high heat, add oil. Then add yellow onion and cook until softened and slightly browned on edges. Next add green onions.
    3. Quickly add in beef and stir fry until beef is 25% cooked.
    4. Toss in bok choy and stir fry with beef. Cook until juices in the wok have evaporated, about 3-4 minutes.
    5. Add in strained ramen and bulgogi sauce. Mix everything together. Once everything is mixed, remove off heat to serve. Optional: sprinkle sesame seeds if desired.

    Storage & Reheating

    This dish will last up to 4 days stored in an airtight container in the fridge. To reheat, microwave for 2-3 minutes or reheat on the stovetop in a pan on medium heat until hot.

    Expert Tips

    • Use shabu shabu or hot pot style beef for ultra tender delicious beef. If you use another cut, try to source a fattier cut of beef, and thinly cut it.
    • Only blanch your ramen noodles JUST until loosened. No more. In fact, begin loosening the noodles as soon as you place them into the hot boiling water.
    • Rinse the cooked noodles under cold water to stop the cooking process and to make them chewier.

    FAQ

    What kind of Beef should I use?

    Thinly sliced ribeye steak is recommended and you can usually find this at most Asian markets in the frozen section. Or sub with ribeye steak and cut it thinly by placing it in the freezer exposed to the cold air for 45-60 minutes and cutting it with a sharp knife.

    What kind of ramen do you use?

    I used instant Korean ramen that is thick in texture. I like the brand Samyang that comes without the instant seasoning. Feel free to use any instant noodles you have around the house or opt for fresh or frozen ramen.

    Where can I find Bulgogi sauce?

    Any Korean or certain Asian grocers will carry them in the sauce or marinade aisle. The sauce is actually a beef bulgogi marinade for Korean BBQ. If you can’t find that specific version, use the pork version for my bulgogi beef noodle bowl.

    Can I use any veggies?

    I would recommend leafy greens like bok choy, yu choy, gai lan or napa cabbage for this beef bulgogi ramen recipe.

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    📖 Recipe

    bulgogi beef ramen

    15-min. Easy Bulgogi Beef Ramen

    christieathome
    Bulgogi Beef Ramen. Sweet, savoury tender beef stir fried with chewy ramen and bok choy in a bulgogi sauce. A quick and easy ramen stir fry. Great as a meal. Ready in 15 mins!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course dinner, lunch
    Cuisine Japanese, korean
    Servings 4
    Calories per serving 989 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 440 grams instant ramen noodles or fresh/frozen ramen noodles
    • 1 lb thinly cut ribeye steak I recommend finding hot pot style kind as it's thinly cut for you
    • 1 lb bok choy washed with ends cut off
    • 1 stalk green onion finely sliced
    • ½ onion sliced
    • 1 ½ cups Bulgogi sauce storebought (please see blog for details under FAQ section)
    • ½ tablespoon vegetable oil
    • sesame seeds optional garnish

    Instructions
     

    • In a large pan or wok filled three-quarters of the way with water, bring to boil. Once it comes to boil, add ramen noodles, and begin loosening with tongs. Once they are loosened, quickly strain and rinse under cold water. Do not boil them. Set aside.
    • Back into your dry pan set over medium high heat, add oil. Then add yellow onion and cook until softened and slightly browned on edges. Next add green onions.
    • Quickly add in beef and stir fry until beef is 25% cooked.
    • Toss in bok choy and stir fry with beef. Cook until juices in the wok have evaporated, about 3-4 minutes.
    • Add in strained ramen and bulgogi sauce. Mix everything together. Once everything is mixed, remove off heat to serve. Optional: sprinkle sesame seeds if desired.
    Enjoyed my recipe?Please leave a 5 star review (be kind)! Tag me on social media @christieathome as I'd love to see your creations!

    Suggested Equipment & Products

    Wok
    Cutting Board
    Santoku Knife
    Steel Colander

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    Nutrition
    Calories: 989kcal | Carbohydrates: 117g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 3492mg | Potassium: 1066mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 5350IU | Vitamin C: 54mg | Calcium: 212mg | Iron: 8mg

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    1. Caleb - Never Ending Journeys

      September 29, 2021 at 5:51 pm

      5 stars
      Mmmm, I can't resist beef ramen! With the bulgogi, it looks especially delicious!

      Reply
    2. Heidi | The Frugal Girls

      October 04, 2021 at 4:00 pm

      5 stars
      I am likely how easy you've made this dish... and the flavors are outstanding! The bok choy adds the perfect finishing touch.

      Reply
    3. Rosemary

      October 06, 2021 at 4:33 pm

      5 stars
      I love this 7 ingredient ramen! I'll be making it with my brother next week we both love ramen with bok choy!!

      Reply
    4. Cindy

      November 11, 2021 at 11:28 am

      5 stars
      Very delicious 😋

      Reply
      • christieathome

        November 11, 2021 at 4:01 pm

        So happy to read this! Thank you so much for making my recipe!

        Reply

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