Rich Spicy Beef Ramen (Print Version)

Bold and savory soup with mushrooms, spiced beef, and jammy eggs in a miso-filled broth.

# Ingredients:

→ Marinated Beef

01 - 1 tsp sugar
02 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 2 tbsp mirin
04 - 7 oz chilled sirloin steak, thinly sliced
05 - ½ tbsp Doubanjiang or chili oil (optional)

→ Soup Essentials

06 - 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil
07 - 2 tsp grated ginger
08 - 1 tbsp tahini
09 - 2 scallions (white parts only), grated
10 - 2 cloves garlic, finely grated
11 - 2 tbsp miso paste
12 - 2.5 cups beef broth
13 - 1 tbsp sesame oil

→ Add-Ons

14 - 2 servings ramen noodles
15 - 1 cup mushrooms
16 - 2 soft-boiled eggs (optional)
17 - 3 cups fresh spinach
18 - Toasted sesame seeds for sprinkling
19 - Sliced scallion greens

# Steps:

01 - Mix sliced beef with marinade ingredients and pop it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or as long as overnight.
02 - Brown the mushrooms in a pan and put them aside. Wilt the spinach and set aside too. Finally, cook the marinated beef till it's nice and browned.
03 - Sauté the garlic, ginger, and scallions. Blend in the miso, tahini, and sesame oil. Pour in the beef broth, bring it to a simmer, and let it cook for about 10 minutes.
04 - Make the noodles based on the package directions, but leave them just a bit firm (undercooked).
05 - Place cooked noodles in bowls, pour hot broth over them, and top it all off with beef, spinach, mushrooms, eggs, and garnishes.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - Beef is easier to slice when cold.
02 - Feel free to tweak how spicy it is.
03 - Best eaten right after assembling.