One Pan Taco Ramen

A plate of spicy noodles topped with diced tomatoes, sauce, and chopped herbs.

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One Pan Taco Ramen

This taco ramen is a one-skillet dinner made with ground beef, taco seasoning, ramen noodles and cheddar cheese. It's a quick and easy meal with plenty of hearty flavor.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Resting Time5

Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: Mexican Inspired

Servings:

Calories: 614kcal

Author: Kim Schob

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
2 packages ramen noodles discard the seasoning packets or keep for another use
1 package taco seasoning
2 cups beef broth
1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Optional Toppings

sour cream
cilantro
tortilla chips crushed
tomatoes chopped
scallions sliced
jalapenos sliced
avocado sliced
green onion chopped

Instructions

To a large skillet over moderate heat, add the ground beef.
Cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
Season with salt and pepper and cook until no pink remains.
If needed, drain off the excess grease.
Now sprinkle in the taco seasoning and stir it in.
Stir in the beef broth and cook, scraping up any stuck-on bits from the bottom.
Break up the noodles into big chunks and add them to the skillet with the broth and beef, pressing them down so they’re submerged.
Cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until the noodles have absorbed most of the liquid and are tender. Stir occasionally.
Turn down the heat and stir in the cheese until it melts into the sauce.
Take the taco ramen off the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
Add your favorite toppings and enjoy.

Notes

Check the pan early: Ramen noodles absorb broth fast, so add a splash more broth or water if they're not tender and the pan is nearly dry.
Drain greasy beef: Too much grease can make the sauce oily once the cheddar is added.
Use a low heat at the end: Cheese melts more smoothly when the skillet is hot but not bubbling.

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