Dive into the rich flavors of Asia with our keto-friendly Japanese Beef Ramen Recipe. This noodle dish boasts the deep, umami essence of traditional Japanese ramen. It is tailored for a low-carb lifestyle using zucchini noodles instead of regular ramen. Enjoy this healthier version and discover your new favorite comfort food.
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- Preparation and cooking overview
- Chef's note
- 🍜 Ingredients for beef ramen recipe
- Ingredient substitutions
- Additional ingredients
- Cooking tools required
- Tool substitutes list
- How to make Beef Ramen: step-by-step guide
- Cooking methods
- Preparation steps
- Cooking steps
- What to serve with keto beef ramen?
- How to make it healthier?
- Time-saving tips
- What can I prepare ahead of time?
- Storage and reheating instructions
- Recipe wrap-up conclusion
- Frequently asked questions
- 📖 Recipe
Preparation and cooking overview
You can prepare this beef ramen in just 15 minutes. Make a savory broth from beef stock, dashi, mushrooms, and spring onions. Then, create a keto-friendly shoyu tare using soy sauce and your choice of keto sweeteners. To finish, combine spiralized zucchini, lightly blanched beef, the shoyu tare, and the aromatic beef broth in a bowl.
Chef's note
Personalize your bowl by selecting toppings that match your taste. From hard-boiled eggs and nori sheets to chopped spring onions and bonito flakes, these additions can enhance your ramen's flavor and texture. Feel adventurous? Try incorporating keto-friendly miso paste or garlic-chili sauce for a unique twist.
Take more inspiration from our collection of beef recipes for some delicious twists!
🍜 Ingredients for beef ramen recipe
Here's a list of the simple ingredients you'll need to make this keto ramen at home:
For the ramen
For the broth
For the keto shoyu tare
Ingredient substitutions
Don't worry if you don't have all the ingredients listed above! Here are a few handy keto alternatives:
Additional ingredients
Feel free to add personal tweaks to your beef ramen noodle bowl. Here are some options to get you inspired:
Cooking tools required
To make this beef ramen noodles, you'll need the following tools:
Tool substitutes list
How to make Beef Ramen: step-by-step guide
Cooking methods
Preparation steps
- Gather and measure all the ingredients.
- Wash the zucchini and use a spiralizer to turn it into noodles.
- Make sure your beef sirloin is cut into thin slices against the grain.
- Wash the shiitake mushrooms and slice them.
- Peel the ginger and cut it into thin pieces.
- Wash the spring onions. Cut the white parts for the broth and chop the green parts for garnish.
Cooking steps
Prepare the broth
- Combine beef stock, Dashi stock granules, shiitake mushrooms, spring onions, and fresh ginger slices in a stockpot.
- Place the pot on the stovetop and simmer for about 10 minutes.
Make the keto shoyu tare
- As the broth simmers, scoop out a quarter cup and pour it into a separate bowl.
- Stir in Japanese soy sauce, mirin, sake, and erythritol, and mix them well.
Assemble the beef ramen bowl
- Blanch the beef slices in the simmering broth for about a minute.
- As you do this, start assembling your ramen. Lightly coat the inside of your serving bowls with sesame oil and drizzle in a tablespoon of tare.
- Add the zucchini noodles, sautéed shiitake mushrooms, and the just-blanched beef slices.
- Pour in the hot broth and garnish with freshly chopped spring onions right before serving.
Chef's pro tip
For tender beef slices, ensure they aren't overcooked. Opt for thin cuts like the sukiyaki-style beef sirloin. When blanching in the simmering broth, limit it to about a minute and monitor closely. Alternatively, you can place the raw slices directly into your serving bowl; pouring the hot broth will cook them instantly.
What to serve with keto beef ramen?
You can enjoy the ramen bowl as a standalone dish. For a larger meal, here are side dishes that pair well:
How to make it healthier?
Here's how you can make this easy beef ramen recipe even healthier:
Time-saving tips
What can I prepare ahead of time?
Storage and reheating instructions
Storage instructions
While the ramen is best savored fresh and hot, for any leftovers, separate the broth, beef slices, and zucchini noodles when storing to preserve their textures. They will stay fresh in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Best reheating practices
Recipe wrap-up conclusion
Our keto Beef Ramen Recipe combines tender beef with zucchini noodles and is complemented by the distinct shoyu tare sauce. It's a fulfilling dish suitable for dinner or a quick lunch. We're quite pleased with how it turned out and hope you'll feel the same. Try this recipe if you're in the mood for a quick Asian-inspired meal. It's worth it!
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Frequently asked questions
📖 Recipe
Beef Ramen Recipe
Ingredients
For the ramen
- 9 ounces zucchini spiralized
- 7 ounces beef sirloin sukiyaki cut
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
For the broth
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1 teaspoon dashi stock granules
- ½ cup sliced shiitake mushrooms
- 1- inch piece of ginger sliced
- 4-5 stalks spring onions white part only
For the keto shoyu tare
- ¼ cup prepared stock
- 2 tablespoons Japanese soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 1 tablespoon sake
- 1 teaspoon erythritol
Instructions
Prepare the broth
- Combine beef stock, Dashi stock granules, shiitake mushrooms, spring onions, and fresh ginger slices in a stockpot.
- Place the pot on the stovetop and simmer for about 10 minutes.
Make the keto shoyu tare
- As the broth simmers, scoop out a quarter cup and pour it into a separate bowl.
- Stir in Japanese soy sauce, mirin, sake, and erythritol, and mix them well.
Assemble the beef ramen bowl
- Blanch the beef slices in the simmering broth for about a minute.
- As you do this, start assembling your ramen. Lightly coat the inside of your serving bowls with sesame oil and drizzle in a tablespoon of tare.
- Add the zucchini noodles, sautéed shiitake mushrooms, and the just-blanched beef slices.
- Pour in the hot broth and garnish with freshly chopped spring onions right before serving.
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