Fall-Apart Short Rib Noodles: Pure Comfort!
Tender short ribs simmered with gochujang, ginger, and garlic create a deeply flavorful, comforting noodle soup.
Ingredients
- 1 pound short ribs (meat removed from bone, fat trimmed, cut into smallish chunks)
- 1 tablespoon gochujang sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed/minced
- 1 shallot, thinly sliced
- 4-6 cups beef broth
- 10-16 ounces dry ramen noodles or any other stir-fry noodles (I use 2-3 individual serving size packages)
- spinach (optional)
- scallions, sesame seeds, and/or sesame oil on top
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to the sauté mode. Sprinkle short ribs generously with salt; sauté without disturbing them until browned on the outside.
- Add gochujang, tomato paste, ginger, garlic, and shallots to the Instant Pot with the short ribs and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef broth. Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 30 minutes. The meat should be extremely tender.
- Release pressure. Set Instant Pot to sauté mode again. Add the ramen noodles and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Taste broth and season with salt, pepper, or rice vinegar if desired.
- (Optional) Sauté fresh spinach in a separate small pan until just wilted.
- Ladle the noodle soup into bowls. Top with the tender short ribs, cooked noodles, sautéed spinach (if using), chopped scallions, sesame seeds, and a drizzle of sesame oil.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more gochujang or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Ensure short ribs are cut into manageable chunks for even cooking.
- Don't skip browning the meat; it adds significant depth of flavor to the broth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning at the end; a splash of rice vinegar can brighten the flavors. Allergens: Soybeans, Wheat. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Ensure short ribs are cut into manageable chunks for even cooking.
- Don't skip browning the meat; it adds significant depth of flavor to the broth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning at the end; a splash of rice vinegar can brighten the flavors. Allergens: Soybeans, Wheat. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.