Firecracker Beef Ramen Noodles

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon fresh garlic, (minced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, (grated)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried red chili flakes ((you can omit these completely or use less if you prefer a milder version) )
• 1/2 pound rice cakes, (thawed if previously frozen)
• 2 packets Beef Ramen Noodles
• 4 soft-boiled eggs,
• green onions, (sliced for garnish)
• sesame seeds, (for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- To Prepare the Beef: ---

2. 2

   Add the ground beef and olive oil to a large skillet. Over medium heat, cook the ground beef until no pink colour remains. This should take about 7-8 minutes. Stir often.

3. 3

   Next, add the garlic and ginger. Stir into the beef and cook for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the brown sugar, hot sauce, vinegar, salt, ground black pepper, and dried red chili flakes. Stir well into the beef and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, stirring often.

5. 5

   --- For the Remainder of the Recipe: ---

6. 6

   In the meantime, place the rice cakes into a skillet and cover with water. Over medium-high heat, bring to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes or until they are soft and plump. Strain and set the rice cakes aside.

7. 7

   Next, prepare the packages of ramen as per the instructions on the package.

8. 8

   Once the ramen is cooked, add the rice cakes back to the skillet and stir to combine.

9. 9

   Ladle the ramen and rice cakes into bowls and top with the prepared ground beef and a soft-boiled egg.

10. 10

    Garnish with some toasted sesame seeds and freshly sliced green onions.

11. 11

    Serve immediately.