General Tso’s Meatball Ramen (Printable Format)

Spicy beef meatballs with ramen noodles, tossed in a rich, tangy-sweet sauce for comforting, bold flavor.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Meatballs

01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 stalks green onion, sliced
05 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
06 - 1 tablespoon minced garlic
07 - 1 teaspoon freshly minced ginger
08 - 1/4 cup cornstarch

→ Sauce

09 - 1/2 cup vegetable stock
10 - 1/4 cup soy sauce
11 - 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon honey
13 - 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

→ For Frying

14 - Vegetable oil, for shallow frying

→ Ramen and Garnish

15 - 1 cup Mike's Mighty Good Spicy Beef Ramen
16 - Green chilis, sliced
17 - Additional green onions, sliced
18 - Black sesame seeds

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, sliced green onion, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger until uniformly incorporated.
02 - Form the mixture into evenly sized balls, then roll each meatball thoroughly in cornstarch to coat the exterior.
03 - Pour approximately 1/2 inch of vegetable oil into a skillet and heat over medium-high. Fry the meatballs in batches, turning to brown all sides evenly, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove cooked meatballs and drain excess oil.
04 - Discard excess frying oil, leaving a thin layer in the pan. Over medium heat, add vegetable stock, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, honey, and hoisin sauce. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
05 - Return meatballs to the pan and cook in the sauce for about 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until the meatballs are thoroughly cooked and glazed.
06 - Prepare Mike's Mighty Good Spicy Beef Ramen according to package directions. Drain, reserving broth if desired.
07 - Transfer the ramen to serving bowls. Top each with glazed meatballs, sliced green chilis, extra green onions, and a sprinkle of black sesame seeds.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - For more tender meatballs, avoid over-mixing the beef mixture. Use a cookie scoop or damp hands for evenly shaped portions.

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