Chili Beef and Cheese Broth Ramen
Fusion comfort food combining ramen noodles, savory beef broth, creamy cheese sauce, and tender chili beef. Customize the heat level and top with pico de gallo and fresh cilantro. Ready in 20 minutes.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Small saucepan
- Wooden spoon
- Ladle
- Serving Bowls
Ingredients
Ramen Base
- 4 packages Ramen Noodles discard seasoning packets
- 6 cups Beef Broth low sodium preferred
- 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cumin
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
Cheese Sauce
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese freshly grated
- ½ teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 pinch Cayenne Pepper optional
Assembly
- 1.5 lb Batch Chili Beef thawed
- 1 cup Pico de Gallo
- ½ cup Cilantro chopped, fresh
- Jalapeños sliced, optional
- Lime wedges
- Sour Cream optional
Instructions
Ramen Base
- Bring the beef broth to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and black pepper.
- Stir to combine.
- Add the ramen noodles and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender.
Make the Cheese Sauce
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add milk and bring to a low simmer.
- Pull off the heat.
- Add the grated cheddar, chili powder, and cayenne if using.
- Stir until melted and smooth.
Assemble
- Add the chili beef to the pot with the noodles and broth.
- Stir gently and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
- Ladle the noodles, broth, and chili beef into bowls.
- Drizzle the cheese sauce over each bowl.
- Top with pico de gallo, cilantro, jalapeños, and a squeeze of lime.
- Add sour cream if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Here's a fusion twist with ramen noodles, beef broth and cheese sauce, and tender chili beef. Spice it how you like and add pico de gallo and fresh cilantro. Don't use the seasoning packets from the ramen—the beef broth and spices provide all the flavor you need. The cheese sauce adds richness without making the broth too heavy. Use freshly grated sharp cheddar for the smoothest cheese sauce. For more heat, add diced jalapeños to the broth or use hot pico de gallo. This comes together in 20 minutes and uses pantry staples plus your batch chili beef. It's comfort food that hits the spot when you want something quick, warm, and satisfying.
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