YaYa’s Ground Beef Ramen Bowls
These Ground Beef Ramen Bowls come together fast with pantry staples, frozen stir fry veggies, and a simple homemade sweet chili sauce. Hearty ground beef is cooked with onions, tossed with tender ramen noodles and colorful vegetables, then coated in a savory-sweet sauce with just a touch of heat. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick meal satisfies every craving for takeout noodles without leaving the house. Serve it just as it is or pair with egg rolls for a complete dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Stir Fry
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 2 packages Ramen Noodles discard seasoning packs
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 bag frozen Stir Fry vegetables 12 oz or larger
- 1 Onion diced
- Sesame or Olive Oil
Sauce
- Sweet Thai Chili Sauce approximately 1/2 cup
- 2-3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon Siracha
- 1/4 teaspoon salt I use Kosher
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Whisk together all the sauce ingredients until combined. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large deep nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, add the ground beef and cook, breaking up the beef into small pieces, until no pink remains. Drain off the grease. Transfer meat to a bowl and keep warm.
- Add frozen vegetables and diced onion, cooking until tender – about 3-5 minutes, transfer to meat bowl.
- Add water to the skillet and bring to a boil. Add ramen noodles and cook until tender, 3-4 minutes. Drain off any excess water.
- Reduce heat to medium and return cooked ground beef and vegetables to the skillet with the noodles.
- Pour in the sauce and cook, stirring to coat and heat through, about 2 minutes.
- Serve with a topping of Cilantro or Scallions (optional)
Yaya’s Tips for Success
This quick noodle bowl brings together savory ground beef, crisp-tender vegetables, and a touch of sweet heat all in one skillet. For the best results every time, keep these tips in mind:
- Always drain off extra grease from the ground beef to keep the sauce from being too oily.
- Use frozen stir fry veggies for ease but feel free to toss in any fresh ones you have.
- Whisk your sauce ahead of time so it’s ready to pour in at the right moment.
- Don’t overcook the ramen noodles; they soften quickly!
- Garnish with fresh chopped scallions or cilantro for a pop of color and flavor.
Yaya’s Customization Ideas
This recipe is easy to play with if you want to suit different tastes around your table.
- You could swap out the ground beef for ground turkey, chicken or even pork.
- If you like it spicier, add more Sriracha or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
- For a veggie-heavy version, add sliced bell peppers, snap peas, or baby corn.
I also love serving these bowls with a side of my Homemade Egg Rolls or a fresh Overnight Vegetable Salad; both are on YaYa’s Cookbook if you want to make your meal stretch a bit more.
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