Easy Ramen Recipe: Ground Pork & Veggie Udon Ramen
This easy ramen recipe was born from a mix of vegetable and bone broth, vibrant produce, and savory ground pork. It’s not traditional, and it doesn’t pretend to be. Instead, it’s bold, comforting, and packed with flavor, built from pantry staples and fresh ingredients you likely already have on hand.
Ingredients
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups bone broth
- 1 bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 portobello mushroom stem removed and sliced
- 1 carrot julienned or shredded
- 1 pound ground pork
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1- inch piece fresh ginger minced
- 8 ounces udon noodles or ramen noodles
- Juice of 1 lime
- Handful of fresh cilantro roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: soy sauce fish sauce, chili flakes, sesame oil
Instructions
Prep Work: Get Ready for Your Easy Ramen Recipe
- Mince garlic and ginger—these aromatics are your flavor anchors.
- Slice bell pepper into thin strips for quick cooking and visual appeal.
- Clean and slice portobello mushroom into meaty pieces.
- Julienne or shred the carrot for sweetness and texture.
- Roughly chop cilantro for garnish.
- Cut the lime into wedges for squeezing over your finished bowl.
Step-by-Step: Building This Easy Ramen Recipe
- Brown the Pork
- Heat a splash of oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add ground pork, break it up, and let it brown undisturbed for a few minutes.
- Season with salt, pepper, and a splash of soy or fish sauce if you have it.
- Remove the pork once it’s cooked through and slightly crispy, then set aside.
Sauté Aromatics and Veggies
- In the same pot, add more oil if needed.
- Toss in garlic and ginger; stir constantly for 30 seconds.
- Add mushrooms, bell peppers, and carrots. Cook 3–5 minutes until tender-crisp.
Simmer the Broth
- Pour in vegetable and bone broth for brightness and richness.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with soy sauce, chili flakes, or sesame oil.
Cook the Noodles
- Meanwhile, prepare udon or ramen noodles per package directions.
- Drain and briefly rinse under warm water to remove excess starch.
Assemble and Garnish
- Return the browned pork to the pot and warm through.
- Divide noodles into bowls, then ladle broth, veggies, and pork over them.
- Top each bowl with cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
Easy Ramen Recipe: Ground Pork & Veggie Udon Ramen
Nutrition
Calories: 848.2kcalCarbohydrates: 44.5gProtein: 55.8gFat: 49.8gSaturated Fat: 17.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 21.4gCholesterol: 163.3mgSodium: 1742.7mgPotassium: 1059.5mgFiber: 5.4gSugar: 11.3gVitamin A: 7475.1IUVitamin C: 81.1mgCalcium: 55.9mgIron: 2.6mg