Quick Asian Beef Ramen Noodles

Caramelised beef, a tangle of noodles and it's all made in ONE SKILLET!

Ingredients

  • 2 packets ramen or other instant noodles , discard seasoning (Note 1)
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 2 tsp sesame oil (or more oil) (Note 2)
  • 2 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1/2 onion , sliced
  • 200g / 7oz beef mince (ground beef) (Note 3)
  • 1 1/4 cups (315 ml) water, plus more as needed
  • Big handful bean sprouts

SAUCE:

  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (Note 4)
  • 1 tbsp Oyster sauce (or Hoisin, Note 5)
  • 2 tsp Hoisin sauce (or more Oyster sauce)
  • 1 tbsp mirin (Note 6)

GARNISHES (OPTIONAL):

  • Finely sliced green onion / shallots
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Mix Sauce.
  • Heat oils in a medium skillet over high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 1 1/2 minutes until starting to go golden.
  • Add beef and cook, breaking it up as you go, until it changes from pink to light brown.
  • Add Sauce and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until well caramelised (see video).
  • Push beef to the side to make enough space for the noodles. Add water, place noodles in water.
  • Leave for 45 seconds then turn.
  • Leave for 30 seconds, then untangle the noodles, then toss through the beef.
  • Add beansprouts, toss for 1 minute until sauce reduces to coat the noodles and the noodles are cooked. (Note 7)
  • Serve immediately, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

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