30 Minute Caramelized Shallot Beef Ramen Noodles

Name: 30 Minute Caramelized Shallot Beef Ramen Noodles
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp sesame oil, or extra virgin olive oil; 4 shallots, thinly sliced; 1 lb ground beef, chicken, or pork; 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated ((or 2 teaspoons garlic powder)); 1 inch fresh ginger, grated ((or 2 teaspoons dried ginger)); 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon ((optional)); 1 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce or tamari; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tbsp fish sauce ((optional)); 3 tbsp honey; 2 -3 tablespoons chili paste ((sambal oelek)); 3 squares brown rice ramen noodles; 3 tbsp salted butter; 1 cup fresh basil or cilantro, roughly torn; 1/4 cup toasted peanuts or sesame seeds; carrots, green onions, and limes, for serving

For those nights when you’re craving spicy Asian inspired noodles, but can't make it out to your favorite spot in town.

⏱ 30 min 🔨 Prep 10min 🔥 Cook 20min 📊 Medium 🍽 6 servings 👁 11

30 Minute Caramelized Shallot Beef Ramen Noodles

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the shallots and cook until the shallots begin to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Stir in the beef, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, if using, and pepper. Brown all over, breaking the beef up as it cooks, about 5 minutes. Pour in the soy sauce, vinegar, fish sauce, honey, and chili paste. Bring the sauce to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the sauce coats the beef, about 5-8 minutes.2. Meanwhile, cook the noodles. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Boil the ramen according to package directions, until al dente. Before you drain the noodles scoop out about 1/2 cup cooking water, drain.3. Add the noodles and 1/4 cup of the reserved water to the beef. Add the butter and basil, tossing to combine.4. Divide the noodles between plates. Top with peanuts (or sesame seeds), carrots, green onions, and fresh limes. Enjoy!

Rice & Noodles Beef & Lamb

Nutrition per serving

456kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$8403.00

Per Serving
$1401.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$16806.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (94% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
sesame oil	2 tbsp	$30.00
shallots	4	$3990.00
ground beef	1 lb	$198.00
garlic	4 cloves	$790.00
inch fresh ginger	1	$110.00
ground cinnamon	0.25 tsp	$3.00
black pepper	1 tsp	$22.00
low sodium soy sauce or tamari	0.5 cup	$120.00
rice vinegar	2 tbsp	$12.00
fish sauce	2 tbsp	$66.00
honey	3 tbsp	$53.00
-3 tablespoons chili paste	2	$44.00
squares brown rice ramen noodles	3	$59.00
salted butter	3 tbsp	$49.00
fresh basil or cilantro	1 cup	$2810.00
toasted peanuts or sesame seeds	0.25 cup	$47.00
carrots	-	-