When you need something warm, filling, and fast, this Ground Beef Ramen Skillet is the kind of dinner that saves the night. It’s savory, slightly sweet, and packed with tender noodles and crisp vegetables, all made in one pan. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want big flavor without a long ingredient list.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 (3 oz) packages ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped small
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 1 lb ground beef until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add 3 cloves garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in 2 cups beef broth, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/2 tsp ground ginger.
- Break the ramen noodles in half and add them to the skillet along with 1 cup shredded carrots and 1 cup chopped broccoli.
- Bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with sliced green onions before serving.
Tip
If you like a little heat, add 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha before serving.
This cozy skillet dinner comes together in about 20 minutes, perfect to pin now and make on your next busy night.
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Ground Beef Ramen Skillet
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This Ground Beef Ramen Skillet is a quick one-pan dinner with savory beef, tender noodles, and crisp vegetables, ready in about 20 minutes.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
2 (3 oz) packages ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup broccoli florets, chopped small
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp ground ginger
2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 1 lb ground beef until browned and fully cooked. Drain excess grease if needed.
2. Add 3 cloves garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Stir in 2 cups beef broth, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/2 tsp ground ginger.
4. Break the ramen noodles in half and add them to the skillet along with 1 cup shredded carrots and 1 cup chopped broccoli.
5. Bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
6. Remove from heat and sprinkle with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
Add 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or a drizzle of sriracha for extra heat if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired