One Pan Beef Ramen | Simply Quinoa

Springy ramen noodles are combined with hearty ground beef, broccoli, and veggies to make this super easy one pan Beef Ramen recipe. It’s done in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy days!

There’s something so instantly appealing about curly, bouncy ramen noodles. When I see them in any dish (like this One-Pot Vegan Ramen!), they totally call my name. And I’ve been LOVING them in this easy beef ramen recipe! It cooks in one pan, it’s on the table in just 25 minutes, and then I get to dig into a bowl of chewy, savory noodles with tons of veggies and protein-packed beef. Yes!

Why This Beef Ramen Is the One Pan Dinner You Need Right Now

Lately I’ve been feeling like if a recipe isn’t easy, I don’t want to make it. Don’t get me wrong, I love cooking, but life is busy! I want a delicious dinner and I want it fast. This beef ramen is the perfect example!

Quick and easy. I know, I already mentioned this, but I just have to emphasize how simple this recipe is. Low effort, but high reward because it’s so tasty!
Family-friendly. The sauce is deeply savory but not spicy, which means kiddos will love it. And using ground beef rather than sliced steak makes it kid-friendly too. (Plus, let’s not forget the noodles!)
Dinner in a single pan. Because this recipe has noodles, lots of veggies, and beef, you really don’t need to add a single thing to make it a complete meal.

Ingredients for one pan beef ramen recipe.

What You’ll Need

We’re keeping it simple with the ingredients for this beef ramen! Scroll down to the recipe card to find the ingredient quantities and recipe instructions.

Olive oil – Or another oil you like to cook with.
Garlic – Mince this finely or use a garlic press.
Ground beef – I like using a lean ground beef so I don’t have to drain off the grease.
Vegetables – I used broccoli, carrot, red bell pepper, and scallions.
Soy sauce – Use low sodium soy sauce if you need or want to!
Teriyaki sauce – I like the soyaki sauce from Trader Joe’s.
Rice vinegar – A little bright tanginess to balance the umami.
Noodles – I love these Chinese noodles, but lo mein or ramen noodles are fine too.
Beef broth – Bone broth is my favorite.
Garnish – Sesame seeds, scallions, cilantro, chili crisp, or thinly sliced hot peppers.

How to Make Beef Ramen

Let’s get started! Here’s a visual step-by-step to show you how to make this beef ramen recipe.

Ground beef in skillet with wooden spoon. — Brown the beef.

Brown the ground beef. Warm the oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. When it’s shimmering, add the garlic and beef. As it browns, use a spatula to break it up.
Prep the veggies. Cut the broccoli into small florets, slice the carrots and bell pepper, and chop the scallions.
Make it saucy. Add the sauce, broccoli, carrots, and pepper to the pan with the beef. Cook for 2- 3 minutes.

Ramen and broth added to pan of veggies and ground beef. — Add the noodles and broth.

Add the noodles. Push the beef and veggies to the sides of the pan to form a well. Set the noodles inside the well and pour 2 cups of broth on top of them.
Soften the noodles. Cover the skillet and cook until the noodles are al dente.
Finish. Stir in the scallions and add more broth if desired. Divide into bowls and serve with garnishes.

Variation Ideas

Want to switch things up? Go for it! Here are some ideas to get you started.

You can use ground turkey if you’d like (although no, this won’t be beef ramen anymore, but it is an option if you’re ever in the mood!).
I recommend keeping in the scallions for flavor, but the other vegetables can be switched up. Mushrooms, green bell peppers, zucchini, snap peas, and snow peas would all work well.
If you prefer your stir fries and such with a sweet-savory sauce, you can add a bit of honey.
Make it spicy by adding sriracha or chili garlic sauce.

What to Serve With Beef Ramen

As mentioned above, you really don’t need any sides with this one pan beef ramen recipe! But if you want to pair it with something, I recommend a light side salad with Asian flavors like this Asian Cucumber Salad.

How to Store and Reheat Leftovers

Refrigerator: Transfer leftover beef ramen to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Freezer: Freeze in an airtight container or freezer bag. The noodles and vegetables will both soften a bit after freezing and thawing.
To reheat: Warm leftovers in the microwave or in a skillet with a splash of broth.

More Family-Friendly Dinner Ideas

Chopsticks in bowl of beef ramen with vegetables.

Prep: 10 minutes

Cook: 15 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic , minced
1 lb ground beef
1 medium head of broccoli
1 carrot
1 red bell pepper
1 bunch scallions
3 tbsp soy sauce
3 tbsp teriyaki sauce (I like the soyaki sauce from Trader Joe’s)
2 tbsp rice vinegar
10 oz Chinese noodles (or lo mein/ramen* noodles)
2 – 3 cups beef broth (bone broth is delicious here!)

to garnish:

sesame seeds
scallions
cilantro
chili crisp
thinly sliced hot peppers

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Once hot, add the garlic and beef. Cook the ground beef for 3 – 4 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula.
While the beef is cooking, prepare your vegetables. For the broccoli, cut the florets off the broccoli head and cut them into small pieces. For the carrots, slice into thin, half-rounds. For the pepper, remove the seeds and core and thinly slice. For the scallions, finely chop the white and green parts. Set all the vegetables aside.
Once the beef is almost cooked through, add the sauce, broccoli, carrots, and pepper. Cook for another 2- 3 minutes before adding the noodles.
Create a well in the center of the pan where you can lay the noodles. Pour the broth on top, starting with 2 cups of liquid. The noodles should be partially covered, but don’t need to be fully submerged.
Cover and cook for 2 – 3 minutes until the noodles are al dente. Add the scallions and toss everything together. If you want it to be a bit more saucy, add some more broth until you’ve reached your desired consistency.
Transfer to plates, garnish, and serve!

course: Dinner, Main Course