Spicy Beef Ramen Soft Eggs (Printable)
A bold bowl of spicy beef ramen with tender beef, rich broth, noodles, and soft-boiled eggs for comfort.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 12 oz sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tsp cornstarch
05 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
→ Broth
06 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
07 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
08 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
09 - 2 tbsp chili paste
10 - 2 tbsp miso paste
11 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
12 - 1 tbsp mirin
13 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
14 - 4 cups chicken or beef broth
15 - 2 cups water
16 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
→ Noodles & Toppings
17 - 10 oz fresh ramen noodles
18 - 4 large eggs
19 - 1 cup bean sprouts
20 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
21 - 1 small carrot, julienned
22 - 1 sheet nori, cut into strips
23 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
24 - fresh red chili, sliced
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine sliced steak with soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and black pepper in a bowl. Let marinate for 10 minutes while preparing other components.
02 - Bring a medium pot of water to a rolling boil. Gently lower eggs and cook for 6 to 7 minutes for runny yolks. Immediately transfer to ice water bath, peel once cooled, and set aside.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
04 - Stir in chili paste, miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Cook for 1 minute, allowing flavors to meld and sugars to dissolve.
05 - Pour in broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to develop depth of flavor.
06 - While broth simmers, heat a skillet over high heat. Sear marinated beef slices for 1 to 2 minutes per side until just cooked through. Remove from heat immediately.
07 - Prepare ramen noodles according to package directions. Drain thoroughly and divide evenly among 4 serving bowls.
08 - Ladle hot broth over noodles. Top each bowl with seared beef, halved soft-boiled eggs, bean sprouts, carrot strips, spring onions, nori, sesame seeds, and fresh chili.
09 - Serve piping hot while noodles remain springy and eggs are warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The rich, spicy broth comes together in under an hour but tastes like it simmered all day
- Soft-boiled eggs with jammy centers are easier to master than you think
- You can customize the toppings and heat level to make it your own perfect bowl
02 -
- Room-temperature eggs prevent cracking when boiling and cook more evenly
- Cornstarch on beef creates a protective layer that keeps it tender during high-heat searing
- Miso loses its delicate flavor if boiled too long, so dissolve it off the heat if possible
03 -
- Slice beef when partially frozen for thin, even cuts
- Double the broth and freeze half for an instant dinner later
- Toast nori sheets quickly over an open flame for extra flavor