Healthy Beef Ramen Noodles

Step up your ramen game by ditching the seasoning packet for your own sauce and adding some vegetables. You can substitute chicken, tofu, or add more vegetables.

Servings: 4 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups broccoli florets (frozen or fresh)
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 packets ramen noodles, discard seasoning packet
  • Salt & pepper
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider or red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons hot sauce or siracha (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet on medium heat, heat oil. Add onions, pepper, and broccoli, and cook until tender, 5 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
  2. Add ground beef to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Drain the fat and return the vegetables to the skillet.
  3. In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add ramen noodles and cook until tender, 2 minutes. Drain.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, hot sauce, and garlic powder.
  5. Add cooked ramen noodles to the skillet, then add the sauce. Toss until combined.
  6. Refrigerate any leftovers within 2 hours.
Nutrition Information

200 Calories│8g Fat (4g Saturated)│22g Carbohydrates│6g Added Sugar│10g Protein│240mg Sodium│0g Fiber