These creamy spicy garlic ramen noodles with steak are rich, velvety, and packed with bold flavors. Think of it as an Asian-inspired Alfredo-parmesan, garlic, and heavy cream meet gochujang, hoisin, and soy sauce for a sauce that's buttery, spicy, and just straight-up addicting.
I went with a perfectly grilled NY strip steak as the protein. The smoky char and tender beef pair insanely well with these noodles. Honestly, this might be one of my most requested recipes-and after one bite, you'll know why.
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Why I Love This Recipe
- Asian-alfredo vibes: Creamy pasta lovers, meet your new favorite ramen.
- Steak night with a twist: Skip the potatoes-pair your NY strip with spicy noodles instead
- Quick but impressive: Done in under 30 minutes, but feels like restaurant-quality.
Ingredients
- NY strip steak (about 12-14 oz)
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Salt, pepper and garlic powder (or my Ninjacue All Day Rub)
- Ramen noodles (2 packs, discard seasoning)
- Butter
- Fresh garlic
- Hoisin sauce
- Soy sauce
- Heavy cream
- Gochujang (or sriracha)
- Fresh parsley
- Parmesan cheese
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Lime wedges
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Step 1: Season the steak
Rub steak with olive oil and season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder (or Ninjacue All Day Rub).
Step 2: Grill the steak
Grill steak 4-5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 130°F for medium-rare.
Step 3: Cook the noodles
Boil ramen noodles according to package directions until al dente (about 3-5 minutes).
Step 4: Make the creamy spicyy sauce
Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add butter, and garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
Stir in hoisin, soy sauce, heavy cream, and gochujang. Reduce heat to low.
Add parsley and parmesan, stirring until smooth and creamy.
Step 5: Serve it up!
Toss cooked noodles in the sauce until fully coated.
Top with sliced NY strip steak.
Garnish with sesame seeds and lime wedges. Serve immediately..
Hint: For this dish, I used ramen noodles straight from the pack. They're quick, cheap, and actually perfect for this creamy sauce.
Cook according to package instructions until just al dente (usually 3-5 minutes). Drain, but don't rinse-you want that starchy surface so the sauce clings better.
If you want to level it up, swap in udon noodles for extra chew.
Substitutions
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- Protein swaps: Instead of NY strip steak, you can use ribeye, flank steak, chicken breast, grilled shrimp, or even sliced sausage. Check out my recipe here with shrimp!
- Noodles: Ramen noodles are quick and easy, but udon, rice noodles, or even linguine can be used. Each gives a slightly different bite and texture.
- Spice level: Gochujang adds a smoky, balanced heat, but you can substitute sriracha, chili garlic paste, or even red pepper flakes depending on your spice preference.
Variations
- Creaminess: Heavy cream makes the sauce rich, but half-and-half, coconut milk, or even cream cheese can be used for different flavor profiles.
- Cheese: Parmesan gives that Alfredo-style richness, but pecorino, mozzarella, or even a little cheddar can be used for a creamier pull.
- Garnish: Swap sesame seeds for crushed peanuts or cashews, and try cilantro or green onions in place of parsley.
Equipment
All you need is a pot to boil the noodles, a pan to make the sauce and any grill will work for this recipe!
Storage
Store any leftovers in an airtight container and in your fridge for up to 5 days. This dish reheats pretty well but sometimes feels a little dried out. If that's the case just add a splash or two of water or chicken broth to rehydrate!
Wrapping up
No lie-I could eat this every single day. It's that good. If you're a steak lover, this recipe is going to ruin you (in the best way). The flavors are bold, the texture is silky, and it's ridiculously satisfying.
Do yourself a favor: make these creamy spicy garlic ramen noodles with steak and thank me later.
Looking for other asian style recipes? Try these.
Creamy spicy garlic noodles with Steak
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
- 1 NY strip steak (about 12-14 oz)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For Noodles and sauce:
- 1 pack ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon gochujang (can sub sriracha, but will be spicier)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- Toasted sesame seeds (Garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Steak: Rub steak with olive oil and season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder (or Ninjacue All Day Rub). Let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Grill the Steak: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill steak 4-5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 130°F for medium-rare. Remove from grill, rest 10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- Cook the Noodles: Boil ramen noodles according to package directions until al dente, about 3-5 minutes. Drain but do not rinse.
- Make the Sauce: Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add butter, and garlic. Sauté until fragrant. Stir in hoisin, soy sauce, heavy cream, and gochujang. Reduce heat to low. Add parsley and parmesan, stirring until smooth and creamy.
- Combine it all together: Toss cooked noodles in the sauce until fully coated. Top with sliced NY strip steak. Garnish with sesame seeds, more parsley and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Notes
Swap ramen with udon noodles for a thicker bite.
Adjust spice with more or less gochujang or sriracha.
Works great with chicken, shrimp, or sausage if you want variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Grilling and stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian inspired
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