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Garlic Herb Beef Ramen Bowl Recipe

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This Garlic Herb Beef Ramen Bowl is a flavorful and aromatic dish featuring a rich beef broth infused with fresh herbs, garlic, ginger, and shiitake mushrooms. Served over chewy ramen noodles and topped with tender beef slices, leafy greens, green onions, and optional soft boiled eggs, this bowl offers a perfect balance of savory, umami, and fresh herbal notes for an authentic and satisfying ramen experience.

Ingredients

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Broth Base

  • 6 cups low sodium beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

Aromatics and Herbs

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Mushrooms

  • 4–6 dried shiitake mushrooms (or 1 cup fresh shiitake mushrooms sliced)

Noodles and Vegetables

  • 4 servings ramen noodles (fresh or dried)
  • 2 cups baby bok choy or spinach
  • 3 green onions, sliced (for broth and garnish)

Protein

  • 8 oz cooked beef, thinly sliced (such as steak or leftover roast beef)
  • Optional: 4 soft boiled or ramen eggs

Optional Toppings

  • Sliced carrots
  • Corn kernels
  • Bamboo shoots
  • Nori seaweed
  • Chili oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Broth Foundation: In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the beef broth, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat to allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
  2. Infuse with Garlic and Ginger: Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the simmering broth. Let it simmer gently for 10-15 minutes to extract their full aromatic and savory flavors.
  3. Herbaceous Harmony: Tie sprigs of fresh parsley, thyme, and rosemary together with kitchen twine to form a herb bouquet. Add this bouquet to the broth and continue simmering for an additional 15-20 minutes. Remove and discard the bouquet once infused.
  4. Mushroom Magic: If using dried shiitake mushrooms, soak them in hot water for 20-30 minutes until softened. Remove stems and slice caps. Add the sliced mushrooms (rehydrated or fresh) to the broth and simmer for another 10 minutes to infuse their umami flavor.
  5. Noodle Nirvana: Cook ramen noodles separately according to package instructions until al dente. Drain thoroughly to prevent sogginess in the broth.
  6. Egg-cellent Addition (Optional): For soft boiled eggs, boil eggs for 6-7 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath. Peel carefully. For ramen eggs (ajitama), marinate soft boiled eggs in a mixture of soy sauce, mirin, and sake or water for several hours or overnight to deepen flavor.
  7. Vegetable Vitality: Add baby bok choy or spinach to the simmering broth in the last few minutes of cooking. Cook just until tender-crisp and vibrant green.
  8. Assemble Your Ramen Bowls: Divide cooked noodles into bowls. Ladle hot garlic herb broth with mushrooms over the noodles.
  9. Beefy Bliss: Arrange thinly sliced cooked beef atop each bowl. For a vegetarian alternative, add cooked lentils, pan-fried tofu, or tempeh instead.
  10. Garnish and Glory: Garnish with sliced green onions and, if desired, add soft boiled or ramen egg halves. Add optional toppings like carrots, corn, bamboo shoots, nori, or chili oil for extra flavor.
  11. Serve and Savor: Serve immediately while hot and enjoy the rich combination of flavors and textures with your favorite slurping style.

Notes

  • Use low sodium broth and soy sauce to control salt levels.
  • Be careful not to overcook noodles to maintain a slight chewiness.
  • Soft boiled eggs enhance creaminess and protein but are optional.
  • Adding fresh herbs in a bouquet makes removal easy and prevents stray leaves in broth.
  • Rehydrating dried shiitake mushrooms adds extra umami depth if fresh mushrooms are unavailable.
  • Customize toppings to your preference for added texture and flavor variety.
  • Vegetarian alternatives like tofu or lentils can substitute beef for a plant-based version.

Keywords: Garlic Herb Beef Ramen, Beef Broth Ramen, Shiitake Mushroom Ramen, Japanese Noodle Soup, Homemade Ramen Broth

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