Take ramen to a new level with this easy, family friendly Ramen Vegetable Beef Skillet.
If you’ve got more packages of those ramen noodles, also save some for this Asian Chicken Noodle Soup!
I wasn’t originally going to share this Ramen Vegetable Beef Skillet. But once I made it, I knew that it needed to be shared. It was so easy, and my whole family loved it.
This is a perfect weeknight meal that comes together very easily, and is actually decently low in calories. And even though it has lots of veggies in it, kids will love it, too!
Ingredients
Ground Beef: Ground beef makes this recipe easy and fast. You could also use ground turkey.
Vegetables: I used a mixture of carrots, onions, and Napa cabbage. The Napa cabbage is more tender than the regular cabbage, and it works really well in this recipe. Feel free to change up your vegetables if you want to play with it, though!
Liquids: You’ll need water to cook the noodles, plus we’ll season this with some soy sauce. I recommend low-sodium soy sauce.
Noodles and Seasoning: You need one package of ramen noodles, plus the seasoning mixture. You won’t use all of the seasoning packet.
How to Make This Ramen Vegetable Beef Skillet (Video):
Tips and Tricks
The first time I made this, I used the whole seasoning packet, and it was a bit too salty. I would suggest starting with half of the package and then tasting when it’s done, and adding more to taste.
If you’re trying to stretch the recipe a little farther, you can add a second package of noodles. Just make sure you add more water, soy sauce, and seasoning, and make sure your pan is large enough!
You can save any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Beef Satay Noodles
Taco Casserole
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Ramen Vegetable Beef Skillet
- Prep Time: 10 minutess
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 mintues
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
Take ramen to a new level with this easy, family friendly Ramen Vegetable Beef Skillet.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 1/2 cups sliced carrots
- 3/4 cup diced onion
- 2 cups shredded napa cabbage
- 1 cup water
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 package (3 ounce) beef ramen noodles
Instructions
Combine the beef, carrots and onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until the meat is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender. Drain, if needed.
Add in the water, cabbage, soy sauce and half the package of the seasoning packet. Break the noodles into pieces and add to the pan. Cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the noodles are tender, about 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning and add more of the seasoning packet if needed.
Recipe Notes:
adapted from Taste of Home
Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 346
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1304 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 71 mg
Keywords: ramen recipe, ground beef recipe
Lois says
Love this
Pauline says
So very good!! I did use the whole packet of seasoning & just a little more water than called for! Definitely a keeper!
★★★★★
lee demarco says
Not a LOT of carbs OR sugar!! LOVED it–Only me but will have dinner for a few nights!!
★★★★★
Barbara says
Could you use regular green cabbage?
Deborah says
Yes! I doesn’t soften up as much, but I’ve used it before and we liked it!
Jane Doe says
This is seriously the best! We love it. Quick meal and pretty low on the calorie count according to the recipe!
★★★★★
Janell says
My 10 year old was making the Chocolate Chip Muffins from your site and saw a video of this ramen dish. He asked if we could make this for dinner soon cause it looked so good! So he helped me make it tonight and we’re all glad that video tempted him—easy and so delicious! Definitely making this again soon!
Germaine says
Super easy and cheap to make. New family favorite
★★★★★
Jimmy one finger says
Simply amazing dahling
★★★★★
Theresa says
It was easy and so good! My boyfriend loved it.
Houlifish says
Making for the third time
Deborah says
I’m so glad that you have loved it! 🙂
Cheryl says
What seasoning is used in this recipe.
Deborah says
It is the seasoning packet that comes with the Ramen noodles.
Charles says
I make Ramen but I am on a sodium restricted diet. The seasoning pack appears to b a lot of salt (almost 1500 mg sodium) and a small amount of seasoning. I throw the seasoning pack in the trash and use sodium free bouillon mix
Margo says
Just printed it out! I love easy ground beef recipes! 🙂
Deborah says
I hope you love it! <3
Susan Daugherty says
Is there anything to use to substitute for the cabbage? The recipe is something I know I would love but cabbage is off the menu for me. Do you think bean sprouts might work?
Deborah says
@Susan Daugherty, I haven’t tried anything except cabbage, so I’m not sure, but I would think that bean sprouts would work.
Mich q says
I made this tonight, didn’t have any Napa cabbage but I used some broccoli florets, was very good!
Deborah says
I think broccoli sounds great – so glad you liked it!
Melissa says
Made this dish tonight and it was fabulous!!!! We all went back for seconds! Thanks for an amazing fast meal!
Deborah says
@Melissa, the easy and fast ones are always my favorite. So glad you liked it!
Rebekah says
Great post and what a fantastic way to put a fresh spin on an all-time favorite–Ramen!
I’m all about simple, and this looks very easy. Thanks for the idea!
baobabs says
this looks delish!!! it reminds me of the instant noodles pack i make at home (half as appetising as yours) i usually buy the spicy indonesian mi goreng.
K&B N. says
This cuts down the amount of sodium intake in the ramen packets !
Catherine says
An impulse buy at Costco has resulted in a mass amount of Ramen noodles at my house. I will definitely have to try this.
Catherine
Heidi says
I can sure relate this post. Everything from the lighting and the timing to just wanted to enjoy the food I make rather than making time stand still to snap dozens of photos while th food gets cold Heck, I even reheat the food the next day to take pictures after I get off work sometimes just so I can have sunlight to take pictures and the ability to enjoy the meal when it is still HOT!
This looks like a quick and easy meal. I love ramen and we always keep a few packages in the kitchen. It’s the ultimate comfort food in my house and one of our go to meals when we are feeling under the weather. I love it doctored up too and I can’t wait to try this recipe.
Krissy's Creations says
I SO know what you mean. Lately I’ve just been making extra so I photograph it the next day. Love this Ramen Recipe! I’m making Chinese Food for my husband tomorrow and I’m pretty sure this just made the list!
Joanne says
I used to blog about everything also, good and bad, but i’ve become much more selective. If it’s not WOW-worthy, it doesn’t get on the blog. And it is SO nice not to have to take pictures of EVERYTHING.
I haven’t had ramen in FOREVER, but you just induced a craving. A serious one. Thanks. 😛
teresa says
i know what you mean. i’ve taken long blog breaks before because it’s nice to just sit down and eat without the hassle of photos etc.
having said that, i sure am glad that you do share your recipes, they’re always so good, this looks fantastic. i’m going to look for you on pinterest, i can’t get enough of that site!
Rachel says
I definitely cannot wait for it to stay lighter out longer. The sun has been setting around 4:30-5 pm lately and I dont get home till about 4, so my photos have been suffering. But I’m still cooking!
Your ramen dish looks tasty!
Have a great day!
Mary says
I’ve made something very similar before as well. I love cabbage and lots of vegetables in dishes like this!
Chels R. says
I’ve MADE this one before!!! I was just thinking when I was looking at the picture, that it looked like one of the first recipes I ever made like 5-6 years ago when I started receiving the Taste of Home Magazine! I remember Josh really liked it. I think I still have this recipe buried away or maybe it got thrown away. But this was good, I too, only use half the seasoning packet, but its a great cheap meal! I’m going to have to go dig it up now!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
Ok, now you’ve got me craving Ramen… which I don’t think has happened since college! This looks WAY more delicious than the way I enjoyed it then, though! Thanks for sharing, Deborah.
Kristy says
Grown-up ramen! I love it. 🙂 And I can completely relate to having to cook early in the day…days are getting longer now though. 🙂
Cassie says
This is just too perfect. My husband will go crazy for this!
Bev Weidner says
I soooo hear you. And now I sooooo want to lick that plate.
Helene Dsouza I Masala Herb says
just today I was thinking how other bloggers manage to klick photos when it is snowing outside. as u mentioned the light must be so scars.
I love ground beef and I like the combination in this dish with ramen noodles and veggis. I ll try it out as soon as I get some time around! thanks for sharing =)
Jennifer | Mother Thyme says
This is the perfect weeknight meal. Another fabulous recipe of yours I am adding to my menu. I can totally relate to wanting to make dinner and eat at a normal hour. Looking forward to summer when it is light until 9 and making dinner and taking photos at 6-7 o’clock can still be done in natural light.
Maureen says
On crazy busy nights, I make a recipe very similar to this…the hubby loves it! What is it with guys & ramen??
Ashley says
My hubby loves ramen, he would go crazy for this tasty looking dinner!