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Sticky Beef Noodles

Sticky beef noodles with glossy ramen tossed in a caramelized, soy-ginger sauce for an easy noodle dinner. Ground beef is browned, then the sauce is reduced just enough to cling to every noodle.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Asian-American
Calories: 740
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ground beef and aromatics
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
Ramen noodles
  • 3 pack (3 oz each) ramen noodles discard seasoning packets; cooked
Sticky sauce
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sriracha
Garnish
  • 0.25 cup sesame seeds
  • 1 green onions sliced

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Cook the ramen
  1. Cook the ramen noodles according to package directions, discarding the flavor packets, then drain and set aside.
  2. Keep the drained noodles warm while you cook the beef so they stay pliable for tossing.
Make the sticky sauce
  1. Whisk the soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sriracha together until the sugar dissolves and the sauce looks smooth.
Brown the beef and build the sauce
  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over high heat, breaking it into crumbles, and drain excess fat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for 1 minute over high heat, stirring until fragrant.
  3. Pour the sticky sauce over the beef and stir to coat the crumbles evenly.
Toss and serve
  1. Add the cooked noodles to the skillet and toss over high heat for 2 minutes until the noodles are coated and the sauce looks glossy.
  2. Serve immediately topped with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Notes

Pro tip: keep the skillet at high heat during the final toss so the sauce clings instead of pooling. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days; reheat in a skillet with a splash of water until saucy. Freezing is not recommended because ramen noodles can soften too much. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free ramen noodles and gluten-free soy sauce.