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One Pan Beef Ramen Stir Fry

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Kimber Matherne

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October 8, 2024

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For a super fast, family friendly meal make this one pan Beef Ramen Stir Fry and serve a delicious dinner in 30 minutes or less. Vibrant veggies, lean ground beef, instant ramen noodles, and a homemade stir fry sauce combine quickly to create a tasty, Asian inspired dinner that is easy to customize and perfect for even the busiest weeknight.

a pan of noodles, vegetables, and ground beef stir fried together. this Recipe

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  • Beef Ramen Stir Fry – The EASY Way!
  • What to Serve with Ramen Stir Fry
  • Recipe Notes
  • Recipe Tips
  • Recipe Short Cuts
  • Recipe Variations
  • Beef Ramen Stir Fry Leftovers
  • More EASY Ground Beef Recipes
  • Garlic Beef Ramen Stir Fry Recipe

Beef Ramen Stir Fry – The EASY Way!

When you need a yummy recipe but don’t have tons of time to spare, stir fry is always a good way to go! It’s designed to cook fast, can adapt to any veggies you have, and always delivers BIG delicious flavor that your family will actually enjoy.

This beef ramen stir fry is perfect for those busy nights. It’s a favorite for us and it’s SO easy to make. In 30 minutes or less you’ll transform a single pound of ground beef, tons of vegetables, and those instant ramen noodles that have been hiding in the back of your pantry into something delicious! A homemade sweet and savory sauce that takes just a minute to whisk together finishes it all off to make a fantastic meal that’s full of color and flavor, but 100% stress free to make.

Why I LOVE this recipe!

  • So Fast and Easy! – This recipe takes just 25 minutes from fridge to table. It’s easy to prep, cook, and clean up!
  • A Complete Meal – With protein, vegetables, and noodles all in one pan you can skip the sides and still feel good about what you’re serving.
  • Full of Vegetables – This easy beef ramen stir fry is loaded with colorful healthy vegetables. Once tossed with savory beef and a sweet salty sauce, even the kids will devour them!
  • Versatile Family Meal – Add extra spice or swap in your family’s favorite veggies to make this recipe just right for you.

What to Serve with Ramen Stir Fry

Since this dish has the classic flavors of ramen noodle stir fry, it will pair well with many of your favorite Asian and traditional side dishes. There are both classic options and some healthy options to keep it light.

Side Dish Ideas

  • Asian Cucumber Salad with Ginger Soy Dressing – This crisp and refreshing vegetable salad would be a fantastic cold dish to serve with a hot, savory stir fry.
  • Spicy Siracha Asian Coleslaw – A creamy coleslaw seasoned with herbs, green onions, and a hint of spice makes a great cool side dish.
  • Asian Green Salad – Top chopped greens or cabbage with crispy rice noodles, cucumber, shredded carrots, mandarin oranges, and sesame seeds. Add a ginger soy dressing or creamy, spicy Japanese mayo.
  • Classic Cucumber Tomato Salad – This cold, easy side salad would balance out the saucy ramen noodle stir fry perfectly.
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts – Bring more vegetables to the table with a pan of perfectly roasted brussels sprouts either seasoned classically or infused with Asian flavor.
  • Roasted Green Beans – Whether you season with garlic, simple salt and pepper, or glaze them with a homemade teriyaki sauce, a pan of tender roasted green beans is a great dinner side.
  • White Rice – Simple steamed rice is always a perfect beside Asian meals!

You can choose one or add a few sides to make a wholesome, well rounded dinner. 

Recipe Notes

This beef ramen stir fry recipe is as simple as promised! Just one pan and 25 minutes for a family friendly meal.

In this section I am going to go through a few tips and tricks I use when making this recipe to get the absolute best and most delicious results.

Make sure to scroll to the bottom for the FULL recipe card.

Ingredients for making a beef noodle stir fry including ground beef, instant ramen, vegetables, and soy sauce.

Ingredients + Substitutions

  • Ground Beef – I always use lean ground beef so there’s less grease to worry about draining after cooking. You can use any ground beef that have on hand.
  • Ramen Noodles – Two packets of instant ramen noodles are needed for this easy stir fry recipe. It doesn’t matter which flavor you use, we won’t be using the flavor packet.
  • Sesame Oil – Sesame oil is a key component of creating that delicious stir fry flavor. It’s usually easy to find by the cooking oils or on ethnic food aisles at your local grocery store. It keeps forever in the fridge so if you like stir fry, grab a bottle! If you don’t have it, any neutral option like olive oil, vegetable oil, or canola oil will work.
  • Vegetables – The beauty of this recipe is versatility. I love red bell peppers, onion, broccoli, and carrots, but you can use any mix of fresh or frozen vegetables that your family will eat.
  • Soy Sauce – Coconut aminos, tamari, or liquid aminos are good alternatives if you don’t have or can’t use soy sauce.
  • Brown Sugar
  • Garlic – Fresh is best! But 1/2 teaspoon of granulated garlic will also work.
  • Ginger – Ginger is a great addition to Asian meals. Plus you can store the extra wrapped up in the freezer for whenever you need it. If you only have powdered, use only half the amount.
  • Sriracha – Totally optional, but delicious!
  • Cornstarch – This is the essential thickener that makes the stir fry sauce cling to the ramen noodles and beef.
  • Optional Garnishes – We love a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and green onions, but chives, chopped peanuts, or any other garnish you like can work. Or skip it!
how to cook beef noodle stir fry 1)brown the ground beef 2)cook the vegetables 3)combine the ingredients 4)serve.

Recipe Tips

  1. Get 100% prepped before cooking – This is a very fast-moving recipe once you get going. I recommend chopping all your vegetables, getting your beef ready, and whisking together all the sauce components before you even heat up your pan.
  2. Use a high sided skillet – Choose your widest skillet with high-sides to make your ground beef ramen stir fry. That will help keep all the vegetables, beef, and noodles in the pan, instead of making a mess on your stovetop.
  3. Whisk the cornstarch smooth – Before you add cornstarch to the stir fry sauce it’s very important to whisk it thoroughly with cool water until all the lumps are completely gone. Once it’s smooth, whisk it into the cool sauce before adding it to the pan.
  4. Drain off extra grease – If your ground beef has a high fat content you may have lots of fat in the pan after cooking. Drain that off before you add the vegetables so the final dish doesn’t taste greasy.
  5. Toss with tongs – My tool of choice to get my beef ramen stir fry nice and saucy is a good pair of tongs. Lift and toss the noodles, vegetables, and beef so that everything is evenly distributed and nicely coated before serving.

Recipe Short Cuts

If you need to make this recipe, but are extra short on time, here are a few ideas that can help make this recipe even faster!

  • Use Pre-Chopped Veggies– Check the fresh produce section at your grocery store for pre-chopped vegetables. Often sliced bell pepper, shredded carrots, chopped broccoli, and even pre-sliced onions are available so you can skip the prep all together. Or, go with your favorite frozen vegetable medley. They can be added to the pan straight from the freezer.
  • Go with Leftover Ground Beef– If you have a couple of burger patties left from the night before you can absolutely chop those up and use that instead. Just make sure you’re using lightly and neutrally seasoned beef.
  • Pre-cook components– You can absolutely pre-brown the beef and cook the ramen noodles up to 24 hours ahead. Refrigerate both separately until you’re ready to cook, then simply start from step 4 in the recipe.

Recipe Variations

If you love this recipe as much as we do and want some quick ways to change it up for variety, these little tips will do the trick!

  • Chicken Ramen Stir Fry– Swap in ground chicken or chicken pieces for the ground beef. For ground chicken, cook as directed for the beef. For chicken pieces, brown 1/2″ to 1″ chunks in 1 tablespoon of oil for 2 minutes per side then remove to a plate and continue with the recipe as directed.
  • Ramen Stir Fry with Egg– Skip the ground beef and start the recipe by sautéing the vegetables in the skillet. Remove them to a plate and set aside. Add a splash more oil if the pan is dry then add in 2-3 whisked eggs. Scramble gently until they just begin to set. Add in the vegetables, noodles, and stir fry sauce and toss together.
  • Shrimp Stir Fry with Ramen Noodles– Prep one pound of raw, shelled and deveined shrimp to replace the beef. In the hot skillet cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side until opaque and slightly pink then remove to a plate. Continue with the recipe as written.
a fork scooping up beef and noodle stir fry with mixed vegetables from a large pan.

Beef Ramen Stir Fry Leftovers

If you have leftovers after making ramen noodle stir fry, then it is your lucky day! They save and reheat well, and can make the start of another delicious dish.

To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store:

  • in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
  • in the freezer up to a month

More EASY Ground Beef Recipes

If you enjoyed this recipe, I really hope you will take a moment to grab a few more easy recipes for another busy night!

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a pan of ground beef and noodle stir fry with red peppers, broccoli, and carrots.

Garlic Beef Ramen Stir Fry

By: Kimber Matherne
4.94 from 16 votes
Lean ground beef, colorful fresh vegetables, instant ramen noodles, and an easy homemade stir fry sauce come together in one skillet to make a delicious family friendly meal in 30 minutes or less.
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 25 minutes mins
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Ingredients 

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 6 ounces ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded (2 packages)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 pound broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 cup shredded carrots

For the sauce

  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha, optional
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Garnish

  • Sliced green onions
  • sesame seeds

Instructions 

  • In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add ramen noodles and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain the noodles.
  • To make the sauce, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, Sriracha, and garlic, and ginger. Combine the cornstarch and water to make a slurry, then whisk into the sauce.
  • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it apart as you go. Once cooked, drain any excess grease and remove from pan and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in the skillet and then add onions, peppers, carrots and broccoli and cook until tender, about 6-8 minutes. Stir in the cooked ground beef and ramen noodles.
  • Pour the sauce over the skillet and toss until completely combined, then garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
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Nutrition Information

Calories: 454kcal (23%), Carbohydrates: 44g (15%), Protein: 33g (66%), Fat: 16g (25%), Saturated Fat: 6g (38%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 70mg (23%), Sodium: 2121mg (92%), Potassium: 882mg (25%), Fiber: 5g (21%), Sugar: 9g (10%), Vitamin A: 5707IU (114%), Vitamin C: 94mg (114%), Calcium: 77mg (8%), Iron: 6mg (33%)

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19 responses

  1. Dione
    January 21, 2025

    4 stars
    This was good, quick and easy. I also put in mushrooms and snap peas, but I think I needed to double the sauce. I will make it again. I do a good amount of meal prep and this will be very easy to prep ahead for the week.

    Reply
  2. Amy
    January 20, 2025

    Looks yummy! What pan are you using, how many quarts is it? I have a Dutch oven, would that work?

    Reply
    1. Kimber Matherne
      January 21, 2025

      I’m using a Staub braiser. I think it’s a little over 3 quarts. A Dutch oven would probably work if you don’t have a large covered skillet. Enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Sabrina
    November 17, 2024

    5 stars
    My parents were out so I made this for me and my little brother. I replaced the beef with chicken, but either way I’m sure it tastes great! My little brother doesn’t love veg and this finally made him eat some! Its so quick and easy, I’m thirteen, cant cook and still did it easily! Thank you very much for making a delish recipe!

    Reply
    1. Donna
      January 20, 2025

      Did you use ground chicken or chicken breast when you substituted the beef?

      Reply
    2. Dione
      January 21, 2025

      Great Job Sabrina! I love to see when “kids” cook meals.

      Reply
  4. Denise
    October 9, 2024

    5 stars
    A dish my family loves! Once prepped, it cooks in just 30 minutes—ideal for a quick weeknight meal!

    Reply
  5. Elizabeth Elledge
    June 6, 2024

    5 stars
    This one was a family fave! And not too hard to make either. 😉

    Reply
  6. Lisa
    January 2, 2024

    5 stars
    What a cleverly delicious way to get my veggie-averse family actually scarfing down quite a few veggies! We all greatly enjoyed this yummy dish and I’ll certainly be making it again. Thank you!

    Reply
  7. Beth
    October 17, 2023

    5 stars
    This was a big hit. I’ve tried introducing a few new meals lately, my husband is always a fan, but the kids haven’t been impressed. This one started off rough with both kids convinced it was disgusting before even putting it in their mouths. My 9yo daughter was won over by the broccoli and gave it a 7.5/10 (that’s actually really good). My 6yo boy, once I force fed him a few bites, admitted it wasn’t awful, then upgraded to a “tiny bit good”, and ultimately rated it 8.5/10 (really good for how picky he is). My husband went back for seconds and both kids said they would eat it again. This is a keeper! Thanks!!

    Reply
  8. Carla
    September 8, 2023

    When do we add the cornstarch?

    Reply
    1. Cyn
      October 20, 2023

      5 stars
      This is delicious and easy to make. I substituted chop suey meat for the ground beef. It’s my second time making it. I only wished that the corn starch and water instructions were included in the recipe instructions so I wouldn’t have to go back to read your awesome pro tips.

      Reply
  9. Anna
    September 1, 2023

    5 stars
    The recipe does NOT match the ingredients it never says when you ass the ginger .but i added w garlic

    Reply
  10. Quinn
    August 30, 2023

    Garlic beef ramen stir fry
    In the instructions for the sauce you mention rice wine vinegar but in the ingredients there is no amount mentioned..if so how much

    Reply
    1. Kimber Matherne
      August 30, 2023

      Hi Quinn- Sorry about that typo. There is no rice wine vinegar in the recipe. I updated the recipe card to reflect that. Thanks for the heads up and let me know if you get to try the recipe!

      Reply
    2. VT
      September 4, 2023

      This was really good; it’s going into the repertoire.

      Sauce ingredients calls for minced ginger, but doesn’t say where to use it. I guessed with the garlic in step 2.

      It also says corn starch + water, but not where to use them (like a slurry mixed into the sauce and cooked out at the end). I went without.

      Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
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