101 Things to do with Ramen Noodles Page 2
Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Stir butter into warm noodles until melted. Fold in beef mixture. Sprinkle with reserved cheese. Makes 2 servings.
Cheeseburger Ramen
1/2 pound ground beef
1 package beef ramen noodles, with seasoning packet
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 tomato, diced (optional)
In a frying pan, brown and drain beef. Season to taste with half of the seasoning packet.
Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add beef and cheese to noodles and stir until cheese is melted. Add tomatoes, if desired. Makes 2 servings.
Creamy Beef and Broccoli Noodles
3/4 pound beef sirloin, cubed
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 onion, cut in wedges
2 cups broccoli pieces
1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of broccoli soup, condensed
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 packages beef ramen noodles, with seasoning packets
In a frying pan, brown beef with garlic powder until done. Stir in onion and broccoli. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender. Add soup, water, and soy sauce. Simmer 10 minutes.
Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add seasoning packets. Serve beef mixture over warm noodles. Makes 2 servings.
Beef Provencale
1 pound beef strips
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 onion, sliced
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup water mixed with seasoning packet
1 tomato, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 package beef ramen noodles, with seasoning packet
In a frying pan, brown beef until done.
In a saucepan, heat butter until golden brown. Add onion and cook until tender, then discard onion. Stir in flour, over low heat, until it is brown. Remove from heat. Add water mixture and heat to boiling, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Gently stir in tomato, mushrooms, and garlic powder.
Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Top warm noodles with beef and sauce. Makes 2 servings.
Marinated Beef
3/4 pound beef strips
1 package beef ramen noodles, with seasoning packet
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons oil
1/4 cup sliced green onion
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
Marinate beef in seasoning packet, water, and oil for 30 minutes. Cook beef in marinade until done. Add onion and butter, and saute 5 minutes.
Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add tomatoes and cooked noodles to beef mixture. Simmer 5–10 minutes, or until heated through. Makes 2 servings.
Cheddar Beef Casserole
2 packages beef ramen noodles, with seasoning packets
1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 cups grated cheddar cheese
2 cups corn
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/2 cup water
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cook noodles in water according to package directions; drain and set aside.
In a frying pan, brown beef with celery, pepper, and onion. Set aside.
In a 2-quart casserole dish, mix remaining ingredients with 1 seasoning packet. Add beef mixture and noodles. Bake 15–20 minutes. Makes 2–4 servings.
Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry
1 pound beef steak strips
1 tablespoon oil
2 cups broccoli pieces
1 cup green onions, cut in strips
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 packages beef ramen noodles, with seasoning packets
In a frying pan, brown and drain beef. Add oil, 1 seasoning packet, broccoli, and onions. Stir-fry 5 minutes. Add soy sauce and red pepper. Simmer 5 minutes more.
Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Serve beef mixture over warm noodles. Makes 2–4 servings.
Beefy Mushroom Noodles
2 packages beef ramen noodles, with seasoning packets
1-1/2 pounds beef strips
1/4 cup butter or margarine
2 cans (4 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/4 cup flour
2 cups water mixed with seasoning packets
Worcestershire sauce
Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain.
In a frying pan, brown and drain beef until done.
In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in mushrooms and brown slowly. Add flour and cook, stirring, until deep brown. Add water mixture. Heat to boiling and stir 1 minute. Add Worcestershire sauce to taste. Top warm noodles with beef and sauce. Makes 2–4 servings.
Beef Sukiyaki
1 pound stir-fry beef
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup water mixed with half of seasoning packet
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce
1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 cup sliced onion
1 celery stalk, sliced
1 small can bamboo shoots
3 cups fresh spinach
2 packages beef ramen noodles, with seasoning packets
In a frying pan, brown beef in oil until done, and then push to one side of the pan. Stir in water, sugar, and soy sauce. Add remaining ingredients except noodles and cook until tender. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Stir together.
Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add seasoning packets. Serve beef mixture over warm noodles. Makes 2–4 servings.
Vegetable Beef Noodles
1/2 pound ground beef
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 package beef ramen noodles, with seasoning packet
In a frying pan, brown and drain beef. Add tomato sauce, seasoning packet, and vegetables to cooked beef. Simmer 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add noodles to beef mixture and simmer 2–3 minutes. Makes 2 servings.
Beef ’n’ Potato Noodles
1 pound ground beef
2 cups cubed potatoes
2 cups diced tomatoes
2 packages beef ramen noodles, with seasoning packets
In a frying pan, brown beef with seasoning packets until done. Add potatoes and cook until tender.
Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Stir in tomatoes, then add noodles and tomatoes to beef mixture and simmer 5 minutes. Makes 2–4 servings.
Beefy Chili Noodles
1 pound ground beef
2 packages beef ramen noodles, with seasoning packets
2 cans (4 ounces each) sliced mushrooms, drained
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup water
In a frying pan, brown and drain beef. Add remaining ingredients and 1 seasoning packet. Simmer 10 minutes over medium heat or until noodles are done. Makes 2–4 servings.
Ramen Burgers
1 package beef ramen noodles, with seasoning packet
1 pound ground beef
1 egg
hamburger buns
condiments
Cook noodles 1-1/2 minutes and drain. Add beef, egg, and half of the seasoning packet. Mix well and form into four patties. Grill or cook 5 minutes per side, or until done. Serve with the usual hamburger fixings. Makes 4 hamburgers.
Spicy Beef Noodles
2 packages ramen noodles, any flavor, with seasoning packets
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground spicy sausage
1/2 cup diced onion
3/4 cup diced green bell pepper
3/4 cup salsa
Cook noodles in water according to package directions; drain and set aside.
In a frying pan, brown and drain beef and sausage together. Add onion, pepper, and salsa. Cook until vegetables are tender; add noodles and simmer 2–3 minutes. Makes 2–4 servings.
Spicy Meat Loaf Cheese Roll
1 pound ground beef
1 package beef ramen noodles, crushed
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup salsa
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Flatten beef into a 1/2-inch-thick rectangle. Sprinkle uncooked noodles over beef. Top with a layer of cheese. Roll from one end to the other and pinch ends to prevent cheese from melting to the outside. Top with salsa. Bake 30 minutes. Top with more salsa before serving, if desired. Makes 2–4 servings.
Country Vegetable Beef
2 cups water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 pound ground beef
4 cups frozen mixed vegetables
2 packages beef ramen noodles, with seasoning packets
In a small saucepan, mix water, cornstarch, and seasoning packets. Stir constantly over low heat until mixture thickens.
In a frying pan, brown and drain beef. Add vegetables and cook until tender. Add gravy and stir.
Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Serve beefy gravy over warm noodles. Makes 2–4 servings.
Beefy Noodles With Gravy
1 pound beef strips
1 package beef ramen noodles, with seasoning packet
1 envelope brown gravy
In a frying pan, brown beef until done.
Cook noodles in water according to package directions; drain and set aside.
In a saucepan, cook gravy according to package directions. Top warm noodles with beef and gravy. Makes 2 servings.
Chicken
Creamy Chicken and Broccoli
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 cups cut-up fresh or frozen broccoli
2 cans (10.75 ounces each) cream of mushroom soup, condensed
1/2 cup water
2 packages chicken ramen noodles, with seasoning packets
In a frying pan, brown chicken until done. Add broccoli and soup to chicken; cook over medium heat until broccoli is tender. Add half of 1 seasoning packet, or to taste.
Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Serve chicken and broccoli mixture over warm noodles. Makes 2–4 servings.
Spicy Chicken
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chiles, drained
1 cup chopped green bell peppers
2 cups water
2 packages chicken ramen noodles, with seasoning packets
In a frying pan, brown chicken until done. Add garlic powder, tomatoes, peppers, water, and seasoning packets. Simmer 10 minutes. Add noodles and cook 3–5 minutes more. Makes 2–4 servings.
Cheesy Chicken Divan
2 cups fresh broccoli pieces
2 to 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
2 packages chicken ramen noodles
1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of chicken soup, condensed
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon mild curry powder
salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place broccoli in a saucepan and cover with water. Cook over medium heat until broccoli is tender; drain and spread in a lightly greased 9 x 9-inch casserole dish.
In a frying pan, brown chicken until done. Spread chicken over broccoli.
Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Spread noodles over broccoli and chicken.
Mix together soup, mayonnaise, curry powder, salt, and pepper. Spoon mixture over broccoli, chicken, and noodles; sprinkle with cheese and bake 30 minutes. Makes 2–4 servings.
Chicken Lo Mein
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1/2 cup sliced onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped carrot
1 package chicken ramen noodles, with seasoning packet
In a frying pan, mix oil, soy sauce, and half of the seasoning packet. Add chicken and brown until done. Add vegetables to chicken, and cook until tender.
Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add noodles to chicken and vegetables and cook over medium heat 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Makes 2 servings.
Chicken Hollandaise
2 to 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
4 egg yolks
6 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup butter or margarine, divided
2 packages chicken ramen noodles, with seasoning packets
In a frying pan, brown chicken until done. Season with half of 1 seasoning packet, or to taste.
In a small saucepan, whisk egg yolks and lemon juice briskly with a fork. Add 1/2 cup butter and stir over low heat until melted. Add remaining butter, stirring briskly until butter melts and sauce thickens.
Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Top warm noodles with chicken and sauce. Makes 2–4 servings.
Chicken Veloute
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup water mixed with seasoning packet
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 package chicken ramen noodles, with seasoning packet
In a frying pan, brown chicken until done.
In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Mix in flour, stirring until smooth and bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in water mixture and nutmeg. Heat to boiling, stirring 1 minute. Add chicken and simmer over low heat.
Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Top warm noodles with chicken and sauce. Makes 2 servings.
Chicken Curry
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
2 cups milk
2 packages chicken ramen noodles, with seasoning packets
In a frying pan, brown chicken until done. Set aside.
In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour, curry powder, and 1 seasoning packet. Cook on low heat, stirring until smooth and bubbly. Add milk and heat to boiling, stirring 1 minute. Add chicken and simmer over low heat.
Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Top warm noodles with chicken and sauce. Makes 2 servings.
Chicken Diablo
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
1 package chicken ramen noodles, with seasoning packet
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup water mixed with seasoning packet
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon tarragon leaves
1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves
In a frying pan, brown chicken until done. Cook noodles in water according to package directions; drain and set aside.
In a small saucepan, heat butter over low heat until golden brown. Blend in flour, stirring until deep brown. Remove from heat. Add water mixture, onion, vinegar, and herbs, and heat to boiling, stirring 1 minute. Top warm noodles with chicken and sauce. Makes 2 s
ervings.
Creamy Chicken Noodles
1 package chicken ramen noodles, with seasoning packet
1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of chicken soup, condensed
1/4 cup diced onion
1 small can chicken
Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain.
In a saucepan, heat soup, onion, chicken, and just under half of the seasoning packet, over medium heat 5 minutes. Top warm noodles with soup mixture. Makes 2 servings.
Chicken with Mushrooms
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken tenders, cut into chunks
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms