Ingredients
For the Burger Patties:
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
For the Ramen Broth:
- 4 cups beef or chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp miso paste
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch piece of ginger, grated
For Assembly:
- 2 packs of instant ramen noodles
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 4 slices of cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced pickles
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Burger Patties:
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, egg, and breadcrumbs. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties.
- Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired level of doneness. During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover with a lid to melt the cheese. Set aside.
2. Make the Ramen Broth:
- In a large pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until fragrant.
- Add beef or chicken broth, water, soy sauce, miso paste, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
3. Cook the Ramen Noodles:
- In a separate pot, cook the instant ramen noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
4. Assemble the Burger Ramen:
- Divide the cooked ramen noodles among bowls.
- Ladle the hot broth over the noodles.
- Place a burger patty with melted cheese on top of each bowl of ramen.
- Garnish with shredded lettuce, tomato slices, pickles, and chopped green onions.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
5. Serve and Enjoy:
- Serve the Burger Ramen hot, allowing each person to mix the burger and noodles together as they eat.