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 Creamy Gnocchi Chicken Soup Easy Spicy Baked Potato Soup 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!
