Ingredients
Beef Marinade
- 300g ribeye or sirloin steak
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Ramen and Broth
- 2 packs instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packet)
- 2 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 tbsp gochugaru
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt to taste
Creamy Sauce
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise (Kewpie preferred)
- 1 tbsp sriracha or Korean chili sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Pinch of sugar (optional)
Garnishes
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
- 1 tsp toasted black sesame seeds
- Optional: extra chili oil or gochugaru
Instructions
- Marinate the Beef: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, gochujang, sesame oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, and ground black pepper. Add the ribeye or sirloin steak and coat thoroughly. Cover and let marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight for deeper flavor.
- Prepare the Creamy Sauce: In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, sesame oil, garlic powder, and a pinch of sugar if desired. Mix until smooth and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Cook the Ramen and Broth: In a pot, bring the chicken or beef broth to a simmer. Add gochugaru, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and salt to taste. Add the instant ramen noodles (discard the seasoning packets) and cook until al dente, approximately 3 minutes. Once cooked, remove from heat.
- Grill the Beef: Heat a grill pan or skillet over high heat. Remove the beef from the marinade and sear it for 2 to 3 minutes per side until well caramelized and cooked to desired doneness. Remove from heat and let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.
- Assemble the Ramen Bowls: Divide the cooked noodles and broth between two bowls. Top each bowl with a generous spoonful of the creamy sauce, sliced grilled beef, chopped green onions, and toasted black sesame seeds. Add extra chili oil or gochugaru if desired for more heat. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Marinating the beef overnight will enhance the flavor and tenderness.
- Use Kewpie mayonnaise for authentic creamy sauce flavor.
- Discard the seasoning packet of instant ramen to avoid excess sodium and customize broth flavor.
- The recipe serves 2 but can be scaled up.
- Optional garnishes like chili oil add additional spice and depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean-inspired