Spicy Korean Ramen Grilled Beef (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ For Grilled Beef
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300g flank steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 tablespoon gochujang
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon grated ginger
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1 teaspoon rice vinegar
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
→ For Ramen
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2 packs Korean instant ramen, seasoning packets discarded
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1 tablespoon gochujang
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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1 teaspoon chili flakes
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½ teaspoon sugar
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¼ cup reserved noodle water
→ For Creamy Sauce
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise
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1 teaspoon gochujang
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1 teaspoon soy sauce
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1 teaspoon honey
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1 tablespoon warm water
→ Garnishes
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2 tablespoons chopped scallions
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
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Optional: shredded nori
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Optional: pickled radish
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Optional: soft-boiled egg
# Steps to Follow:
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In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, gochujang, garlic, ginger, vinegar, and black pepper. Add the beef, toss to coat, and marinate for 30 minutes.
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Mix mayonnaise, gochujang, soy sauce, honey, and warm water in a bowl until smooth. Set aside.
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Boil ramen noodles until al dente. Reserve ¼ cup of the cooking water, then drain and rinse the noodles under cold water.
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In a pan over low heat, mix gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili flakes, sugar, and reserved noodle water. Add the noodles, stir until fully coated, and remove from heat.
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Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the beef slices for 2–3 minutes per side until charred and cooked through. Work in batches if necessary.
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Plate the noodles, top with grilled beef, drizzle the creamy sauce over the top, and garnish with scallions and sesame seeds. Add optional toppings like shredded nori, pickled radish, or a soft-boiled egg if desired.
# Additional Notes:
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Let the beef sit at room temperature before grilling for even cooking and better texture.
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Use Kewpie mayo in the creamy sauce for maximum umami flavor.
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Rinse the noodles after draining to prevent overcooking and a mushy texture.