Garlic Ginger Beef Ramen
Break out the chopsticks. This take out-inspired meal is easy to make and uses whatever veggies you have on hand.
Temperature: | Medium-high heat |
Serving size: | 1 cup |
Prep time: | 10 minutes |
Cook time: | 15 minutes |
Total time: | 25 minutes |
Equipment: | Large frying pan |
Utensils: | Mixing spoon Measuring cups and spoons Recipe Sourced from Oregon State University’s Food Hero |
Ingredients
1/4 tablespoon olive oil OR vegetable oil
1/2 pound (85% or leaner) ground beef
2 cups water
1 ramen noodle seasoning packet (included in ramen noodle packaging)
1 20 ounce package frozen stir-fry vegetable mix
2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced OR 2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 packages oriental flavor instant ramen noodles, broken into small pieces
Instructions
- Before you begin, wash your hands, surfaces, and utensils.
- In a large frying pan add oil and brown ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain fat from frying pan.
- Add water and one seasoning packet to cooked beef. Mix well.
- Add vegetables, green onions (if using), ginger, and garlic. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Add ramen noodles, reduce heat to low, and simmer 3 to 5 minutes until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.
Tips
- This recipe is a great pantry buster! Use whatever vegetables or flavor of ramen that you have on hand.
- For a lower fat version of this recipe, try using ground turkey or chicken in place of beef.
Ingredients