Ramen Burger

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Instant ramen becomes a nearly-instant burger bun in this fun, and tasty, spin on a traditional hamburger seasoned with soy sauce and sesame oil.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
3
Yield:
3 burgers
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 3 servings

  • 2 (3 ounce) packages instant ramen noodles, flavor packet discarded

  • 2 large eggs

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • ¾ pound lean ground beef

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

  • 3 slices American cheese

  • ¼ cup ketchup

  • 2 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha)

  • 1 ½ cups arugula

  • 3 large eggs

Directions

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil; add ramen noodles. Boil, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Allow noodles to cool slightly.

  2. Beat 2 eggs in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Stir noodles into eggs until evenly coated. Divide noodles into 6 burger-size ramekins or bowls. Place a sheet of plastic wrap directly over noodles and stack another bowl on top to flatten noodles. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes.

  3. Mix beef, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a bowl. Divide beef mixture into three equal portions and shape into patties.

  4. Heat about 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Invert each ramen bowl, gently tapping the bottom of the bowl until ramen loosens, careful to maintain bun shape.

  5. Fry each ramen bun, without moving noodles, in hot oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Flip each bun and continue frying until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes more. Ramen bun should be crispy on one side and slightly softer on the other. Transfer buns to large plate with the crispy side up.

  6. Heat about 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the same skillet used to fry ramen over medium heat. Cook beef patties until burgers are lightly pink in the center, 3 to 5 minute per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C). Arrange a slice of American cheese over each burger and continue to cook until melted, about 1 minute more.

  7. Mix ketchup and chile-garlic sauce in a small bowl; spread mixture over the crispy side of each ramen bun. Divide arugula over 3 ramen buns. Place burgers over arugula.

  8. Heat about 1 teaspoon oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat; fry remaining eggs one at a time, adding more oil as needed, until yolk is almost firm, about 1 minutes per side. Place egg over patty and top with remaining bun.

Recipe Tips

You can place a can of soup into the stacked ramen bowls to weigh them down.

Instead of salt and pepper, you can add just one of the ramen seasoning packets to the cooked noodles for even more flavor.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

742 Calories
56g Fat
13g Carbs
46g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 3
Calories 742
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 56g 71%
Saturated Fat 19g 94%
Cholesterol 417mg 139%
Sodium 1816mg 79%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 46g 92%
Vitamin C 6mg 6%
Calcium 234mg 18%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 304mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.