5 Ingredient Beef and Pepper Ramen Recipe - Sweetphi (2024)

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In need of a quick dinner? I’ve got you covered with this 5 ingredient beef and pepper ramen that only takes 20 minutes to make!

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After your truly amazing response to 5 ingredient ramen with an egg, I’m back with another ramen recipe. This one has beef and peppers which are cooked to perfection in a Thai sweet chili sauce and then sits atop a bed of ramen noodles.

[Tag me on Instagram, @philiakelnhofer “Dinner is ready in under 20 minutes – 5 ingredient beef and pepper #ramen from @philiakelnhofer“]
5 Ingredient Beef and Pepper Ramen Recipe - Sweetphi (2)I think I know why the ramen with an egg recipe went over so well with you guys, heck, I make it about once (ok, you got me, probably more like twice) a week: it’s super easy, quick, and suuuuuper delicious. Over 10 of you made it and sent me amazing photos and reader recreations (I’m always updating the reader recreations, so keep ’em coming!)

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Even though some people might think that ramen is just a budget college food I would argue that it’s becoming super ‘hip’ and ‘trendy’! Mix it with a few other ingredients and dinner is served (while still being a super budget friendly meal!)

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When I’m running short on time during the week (which is pretty much always) I love making this dish. You slice a bell pepper and start cooking it, then you’ll add in Thai sweet chili sauce (which is such a great sauce and can be found in your local grocery store or you can buy a big jar of it on amazon which is exactly what I’m going to do – because this stuff is so friggin good) and then add the beef and peppers over ramen noodles (I cook them like noodles and drain the water so that it’s not a soupy dish.) If you’re ever in need of a super quick and delicious dinner idea, this beef ramen with peppers would make an excellent choice!

Other recipes you might enjoy:

  • Korean Beef BBQ Tacos with Quick Pickled Cucumbers
  • Spicy Roast Beef Sliders
  • Easy Grilled Steak and Chimichurri

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5 Ingredient Beef and Pepper Ramen

In need of a quick dinner? I’ve got you covered with this 5 ingredient beef and pepper ramen that only takes 20 minutes to make!

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 red bell pepper sliced into strips
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 lb sandwich steak sliced into strips
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 2 packets beef flavored ramen noodles

Instructions

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 1188mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g


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  1. Christina Dwyer says

    This is a tasty one. And how I first discovered your blog. I believe your site was written up in our local paper

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  2. Little Cooking Tips says

    We fell in love with ramen after reading about it here, it’s such a great way to make a yummy soup in no time at all. We haven’t used beef before in ramen, doesn’t it get a bit tough? Do you have any tips for that?:) We’re asking because we tried it in stir-fry and it’s almost always darn tough:)
    Thank you for the yummy recipe dear! Pinned!
    xoxoxo

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    • Sweetphi says

      I’m so glad you fell in love with ramen after reading about it here, it is one of my favorite quick meals. In terms of the beef being tough, I haven’t had that problem before. I usually like to buy sandwich beef which is sliced really thin or slice the beef really thinly, hope that helps 🙂

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      • Little Cooking Tips says

        It sure does, thank you so much Phi! We’ll try that!
        xoxoxo

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  3. another lady says

    Made this with chicken instead of beef and rice instead of ramen and it was a great flavor combo! (I also left out the ramen flavor packet and just added salt and pepper and garlic to taste). Love the sweet Thai chili sauce! Serve with extra sweet Thai chili sauce and spicy siracha sauce on the side! We ate it too fast to take a picture and post it!

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    • Sweetphi says

      Thank you so much for coming back and letting me know the feedback of how you liked the dish and the variations you made, I’m so happy you loved it as much as I do!!

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  4. Sarah says

    Ramen is totally hip and trendy right now! I actually really hate the ramen at ramen bars tho.. there’s something about miso that I just can’t get behind, and I feel like miso is in a lot of the different broths they use. Your ramen recipe sounds awesome though and I’m sure I’d love all the flavors. Noodle-y perfection right there!

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    • Sweetphi says

      You’re spot on – I actually am not in love with ramen restaurants either – it’s always so much broth and not the best flavor combinations, so I find making it at home is sooooo much better!

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  5. Cailee says

    YUM! This looks so good… and I love that it only has 5 ingredients. I know that when recipes have like 100 I’m not gonna end up making them!! Thanks for the recipe 🙂

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    • Sweetphi says

      Thank you so much girl! And you’re absolutely right – recipes with hundreds of ingredients are just way out of my wheelhouse because they take so much time to make!

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  6. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    When you have ramen, you always have a quick and easy meal. I know it is a student classic, but there is so much that you can do with it – like this proves.

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    • Sweetphi says

      Ramen is legit one of my favorites to cook with – it’s just so easy and delicious (not to mention budget friendly, right?) Thank you so much for commenting!

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FAQs

What are the 5 ingredients in ramen? ›

The 5 Components of Ramen
  • 1.1 Soup.
  • 1.2 Tare (sauce)
  • 1.3 Noodles.
  • 1.4 Oils and fats.
  • 1.5 Toppings.
  • 1.6 Skill (Bonus)
Aug 17, 2022

What are the 5 elements of ramen? ›

Usually varieties of ramen are differentiated by the type of broth and tare used. There are five components to a bowl of ramen: tare, aroma oil, broth, noodles and toppings.

How to make beef ramen even better? ›

10 Ingredients to Spice Up Your Ramen
  1. Sriracha. For those looking to add a different kind of kick in the form of heat, Sriracha is your option! ...
  2. Peanut Butter. ...
  3. Dried Seaweed. ...
  4. Furikake. ...
  5. Kimchi. ...
  6. Miso Paste. ...
  7. Soy Sauce. ...
  8. Eggs.
May 4, 2022

What to add to beef ramen for flavor? ›

Spices like white pepper, sichuan pepper, or chile flakes to the finished dish, or try adding a cinnamon stick, star anise, and coriander seeds to the simmering broth (remove 'em before serving!) Fats like toasted sesame oil, chile oil, or an animal fat (pork, chicken, or duck are all awesome)

What makes ramen broth creamy? ›

Keeping the broth at a low, rolling boil ensures that the released fat and particulate matter emulsifies in the broth, which makes the broth opaque and creamy.

What is the most important ingredient in ramen? ›

The most important thing to know about making ramen noodles is that they are alkali noodles, not egg noodles. So, really the most important ingredient to have on hand is sodium carbonate (Na2CO3).

What are the 4 types of ramen? ›

There are four general classes of ramen: shoyu, tonkotsu, miso, and shio. Here's what you need to know about these four types of ramen.

What is the secret of ramen? ›

Noodle's Secret ~ Kansui lye water. Japanese lye water called kansui is an indispensable auxiliary ingredient for ramen noodles, and it is no exaggeration to say that it produces the exquisite balance between ramen noodles unique koshi firmness and soup flavour.

What are the 4 components that make up a traditional ramen bowl? ›

But at its most basic, a bowl of ramen has four parts, according to Tadashi Ono and Harris Salat, authors of "Japanese Soul Cooking": soup, seasoning (or tare), noodles and toppings.

What to add to ramen to make it creamy? ›

Add butter, milk and contents of seasoning packet. If your tastes desire, you may not use all of the seasoning packet. Heat on low heat and stir until butter is melted and noodles are coated with creamy sauce. Serve.

What can I mix with beef ramen? ›

What Can I Add to Instant Ramen To Make It Better?
  • Switch up Your Broth. The first thing is to change up your broth. ...
  • Add an Egg. ...
  • Toss in Some Veggies. ...
  • Stir in Togarashi Chili Pepper or Chili Oil. ...
  • Add a Splash of Soy Sauce. ...
  • Add Some Peanut Butter. ...
  • Peruse Your Spice Cabinet. ...
  • Butter and Brown Sugar.

How do you add depth of flavor to ramen? ›

Seaweed and scallions add both crunch and flavors. Fried garlic and sesame oil or seeds also bring big flavors and crunchy elements. In ramen, garnish is not just decoration but adds even more depth and texture.

Do you cook beef before adding to ramen? ›

Some enjoy pan-seared beef for a caramelized texture, while others prefer simmered or boiled beef for a more tender and melt-in-your-mouth result. The choice is yours – just ensure the beef is cooked to your desired level of doneness before adding it to your ramen.

What ingredients does ramen contain? ›

RAMEN NOODLE INGREDIENTS: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: CANOLA, COTTONSEED, PALM) PRESERVED BY TBHQ, CONTAINS LESS THAN 1% OF: SALT, SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), POTASSIUM ...

What ingredient to put in ramen? ›

Sour/Tangy
  • Lime juice.
  • Rice wine vinegar.
  • Pickled vegetables.
  • Tamarind paste.
  • Lemongrass.
  • Plum powder.
  • Yuzu juice (or powder or paste)
Apr 9, 2024

What is the main ingredient in instant ramen? ›

Instant ramen noodles are made with wheat flour, water, salt, and kansui, an alkaline water that adds elasticity to the noodles. First, the ingredients are kneaded together to make a dough. Next, this dough is rolled out and cut into thin noodles. The noodles are then steamed and are finally packaged after dehydration.

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