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Slow-cooked beef served in a steaming rich French-onion-style broth with miso, chilies, and Chinese 5 spice for added flavor and spice. It’s just perfectly spicy (spice to your liking) and filled with plenty of yummy ramen noodles. It’s different, but one of the best bowls of homemade ramen!
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Thanksgiving week is always such a special week. As we all start to frantically prepare for Thanksgiving dinner, the world slows down a bit. Families and friends begin to gather. And if your family is anything like mine, everyone starts piling into my parent’s house.
This year we have almost everyone in town. We’re missing two brothers and two cousins, but everyone will be here for Christmas. I usually cook dinners while they’re all in town. It’s a lot of work, but it’s also what I love to do. Cooking for others is why I began doing what I do!
Making the dishes that family and friends enjoy is something that gives me so much happiness! I know we all love a good bowl of ramen this time of year, so when my little sister, Asher, suggested it, I decided a ramen recipe was perfect for this week.
And an easy one, with lots of flavor of course! Right now, I’m really loving slow braised meat in a rich onion broth. It’s the yummiest!
Here are the details
Step 1: season the beef
For this, I wanted to keep the cut of meat cheaper. I used a beef pot roast, which was great since we’re slow-cooking the meat. It always turns out tender this way.
Season the meat with black pepper.
Step 2: the onions
Now that you took care of the roast, start the onions. The key here is to slice them and use A LOT.
Toss the onions in a large Dutch oven that you can transfer to the oven. Let them cook along with the shallots in a little butter. You just want to get the cooking started but don’t fully cook the onions. It’s going to smell really good.
Step 3: braise
The rest of this process is so easy. Put the roast on top of the onions. Add the remaining wine, broth, tamari (or use soy), white miso paste, chili flakes, Chinese 5 spice, and fresh ginger.
You can also add a cinnamon stick and star anise if you have them lying around, which I always do. These spices are already in the Chinese 5 spice, so they just add additional flavor.
Step 4: get the meat caramelized
Once the meat has cooked, you can remove the lid and turn the heat up in the oven. Continue to cook until the meat gets some caramelization and color on top.
Then, shred the meat and add the remaining broth.
Step 5: serve
Cook the noodles in boiling water, then arrange them in bowls. Ladle the broth and beef over the noodles.
Top with desired toppings. I like using eggs, toasty sesame seeds, green onions, and chilies. I kept my toppings for this simple though. The onions really add a lot of flavor!
I’m especially excited to re-create this ramen for my family. My younger brother Red loves ramen, he’s already looking forward to me making this, can’t wait!
It’s a little spicy but the flavor is spot-on, and the caramelized onions make for a rich, decadent bowl!
Looking for more soups? Here are a few to try:
Better For You Chicken and Spinach Ramen
Healthier Italian Wedding Soup with Lemon and Garlic
Lemony Garlic Chicken and Orzo Soup
Creamy Gnocchi Soup with Rosemary Bacon
Lastly, if you make this Spicy Miso Braised Beef Ramen, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Spicy Miso Braised Beef Ramen
Ingredients
- 1 (2 pound) beef chuck roast
- black pepper
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 shallots, halved
- 2 cups dry white wine
- 3-4 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1/4 cup tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 1-2 teaspoons chili flakes, to your taste
- 1 tablespoon Chinese 5 spice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
- 4 squares ramen noodles
- soft or hard boiled eggs, for serving
- toasted sesame seeds, green onions, and chili flakes , for serving
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 325° F.2. Season the roast with pepper. Heat a large oven-safe Dutch Oven over high heat. Add the butter and the onions, cook for 5 minutes, until softened. Add the shallots and a 1/2 cup wine, then season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking another 5 minutes, until the onions are very lightly golden. Snuggle the roast into the onions. Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups of wine, 3 cups of broth, the tamari/soy, miso, chili flakes, Chinese 5 spice, and ginger. 3. Cover and roast for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until very tender.4. Crank the heat on the oven to 425° F. Remove the lid. Return the roast, uncovered, to the oven. Cook 20-30 minutes, until caramelized on top. Shred the meat. Add 1-2 cups additional broth, as desired.5. Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to package directions. 6. Arrange the cooked noodles in bowls. Ladle the broth and beef over the noodles. Top as desired with eggs, sesame seeds, green onions, and chili flakes. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Crockpot
- 1. Season the roast with pepper. Evenly arrange the butter, onions, and shallots in the bowl of your crockpot. Snuggle the roast into the onions. Add the wine, 3 cups of broth, the tamari/soy, miso, chili flakes, Chinese 5 spice, and ginger. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.2. Shred the meat. Add 1-2 cups additional broth, as desired.3. Meanwhile, cook the noodles according to package directions. 4. Arrange the cooked noodles in bowls. Ladle the broth and beef over the noodles. Top as desired with eggs, sesame seeds, green onions, and chili flakes. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
I’ve made this recipe several times over the years and it turns out delicious every single time. I do wish the meat went a little further (a compliment to Tieghan because my family of five devours it every time!). This recipe doesn’t have measurements/sizes for the onion/shallots, but I’ve used both large and small onions/shallots and it always turns out perfect. We top with sriracha, green onions, and sesame seeds – takes it to the next level. I also usually make it with the called-for white miso paste, but recent only had red available and it was still great (I do prefer the white though, when available). I will be trying more of her ramen recipes!
Hey Megan,
Happy Friday!! Thank you so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear it was enjoyed!
So delicious! Is there a pressure cooker variation of this recipe? Thank you!
Hey Kara,
Happy Friday! Love to hear you enjoyed this recipe, I appreciate you making it!
Sorry, I haven’t done that with this recipe. Happy Friday!
I made this last night for dinner. First of all the house smelled so good we couldn’t wait to dive into it. This recipe is easy and absolutely delicious! I will be making it again.
Hey Josephine,
Wonderful! I appreciate you making this recipe and your comment, love to hear it was enjoyed!🎄
So excited this is cooking in my dutch oven as I write. I tasted the broth and it tasted amazing before I put in the meat. I seared my roast first and even added a few nobs of garlic for extra yum! Thank you for this amazing recipe and happy thanksgiving❤️
Hey Ren,
Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am so glad it was a winner! Happy Holidays!
Delicious. I made it in the crockpot. Everyone loved it. No leftovers.
Hey Lauren,
Thank you so much for giving this recipe a try and sharing your thoughts, so happy it worked for you!
Have a great Thanksgiving!
Made this tonight. This was really delicious, as all the recipes I’ve made on your site and your cookbook. Thanks
Hey Georgia,
Thanks for the thoughtful feedback after trying this recipe, I’m happy to hear it was a win!
Happy Friday and have a great weekend!
I’ve made this twice now and both times it was amazing! We absolutely love going out for ramen but my husband says this is better than our local ramen place! I realized a bit late that we were out of white wine so I just used more broth and it was still fantastic. I do use a combination of beef and chicken broth and it’s so delicious.
Hey Trina,
Thanks for testing this recipe out, I’m thrilled it was a success for you. Happy November!🍂🍁
Can I use red wine j stead of white wine?
Hi Katie,
I would stick with the white wine for this recipe.
Please let me know if you have any other questions!
I have star anise and cinnamon sticks on hand. Would you still use them if cooking in the crockpot?
Hey Carolyn,
Totally, that will work nicely for you. I hope you love this dish, please let me know if you give it a try!
Easy peasy recipe which is nice. I did it in the instant pot.
We all agreed it needed some peanut butter… tbh I like the peanut ramen recipe better.
Hi Leah,
Thanks so much for trying this dish and sharing your feedback, so sorry you didn’t love it! xx