Beef Ramen with fresh vegetables

This recipe incorporates classic Southern vegetable flavors into a comforting beef ramen dish.

Use whatever you have on hand!

Ingredients

• 1 lb beef skirt steak, pounded like it owes you money, and sliced thin
• 2 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped purple onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped purple beans
• 1 cup okra
• 1 cup snow peas
• 1 cup mushrooms
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce or white miso paste
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Soft boiled egg, sliced in half
• Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Caramelize the beef: Cook beef in hot olive oil until browned, then drain fat.
2. Sauté vegetables: Add onion, carrots, and garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until softened.
3. Add liquid and seasoning: Stir in beef broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and ground ginger. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. 
4. Cook the ramen and other vegetables: Add ramen noodles, green beans, and peas to the skillet. Simmer until noodles are cooked and vegetables are tender

Serve and garnish: Serve hot, garnished with green onions, soft boiled egg, and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

• Adjust soy sauce and brown sugar amounts to your preference.
• Any beef steak will do.
• Consider adding other Southern vegetables like collard greens, diced bell peppers, or creamed corn.
• For added heat, include red pepper flakes or hot sauce in step 3.