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Spicy Miso Braised Beef: 10 Steps to Comforting Perfection

Spicy Miso Braised Beef
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Spicy miso braised beef ramen is a cozy weeknight recipe that offers rich broth and tender beef. It’s perfect for meal prep with quick topping ideas.

Ingredients

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  • 1 to 1.5 pounds beef chuck or short ribs, cut into chunks
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 3–4 tablespoons red miso paste
  • 1–2 tablespoons gochujang or chili paste
  • 4 cups beef stock or dashi
  • 1 cup water
  • 2–3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon mirin or sake, optional but recommended
  • 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
  • 4 servings fresh or dried ramen noodles
  • Soft-boiled eggs (4 eggs, 6–7 minutes for jammy center)
  • Sesame oil, for finishing
  • Green onions, sliced, for garnish
  • Sesame seeds, nori sheets, and chili oil for toppings
  • Optional: shiitake mushrooms, baby bok choy, or sliced jalapeños for extra texture

Instructions

  1. Season the beef chunks with salt and pepper. In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat and brown the beef in batches. Transfer browned pieces to a plate and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, lower the heat to medium and add the garlic and ginger. Sauté until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
  3. Stir in the miso paste and gochujang, letting them bloom for 1 minute. If they clump, add a little stock to loosen.
  4. Return the beef to the pot. Pour in the stock, water, soy sauce, and mirin. Bring to a gentle simmer and skim any foam.
  5. Cover and braise on low heat for 90 minutes to 2 hours, until the beef is tender and the sauce thickens.
  6. Meanwhile, cook the ramen noodles according to package directions, stopping just short of al dente. Drain and rinse under warm water.
  7. Soft-boil the eggs: cover eggs with water, bring to a boil, then simmer 6–7 minutes. Cool in ice water, peel, and halve.
  8. When the beef is tender, taste the broth and adjust seasoning. Drizzle with sesame oil.
  9. To assemble, divide the noodles among four bowls. Ladle hot broth over the noodles, then top with beef, halved eggs, green onions, and sesame seeds.
  10. Serve immediately while the broth is hot and the noodles have a pleasant bite. Store leftovers separately.

Notes

  • Adjust spice level by varying gochujang.
  • Use homemade stock for richer flavor.
  • Store leftovers separately for better texture.

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