Chinese-Style Speedy Tofu Ramen Noodles
with Garlic Chili Oil & Sesame Seeds
- Soy
- Sesame
- Wheat
You asked, we listened: This isn't the HelloFresh you remember. Bigger menu. Upgraded recipes. Increased portion sizes. More variety. The best way to cook dinner just got BETTER. Dig into this fully loaded noodle bowl that takes less time to cook than it would to order takeout! Tender noodles are tossed with savory ground beef and crisp-tender cabbage and carrots, then coated with an umami-rich sweet soy glaze. It’s all sprinkled with scallions, drizzled with homemade chili-garlic oil for a kick, and finished with a shower of nutty sesame seeds for crunch—all in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
2 unit
Scallions
1 clove
Garlic
1 unit
Tofu
(Contains: Soy)
4 ounce
Red Cabbage and Carrot Mix
1 unit
Pork Ramen Stock Concentrate
4 tablespoon
Sweet Soy Glaze
(Contains: Sesame, Soy, Wheat)
4.5 ounce
Ramen Noodles
(Contains: Wheat)
1 tablespoon
Sesame Seeds
(Contains: Sesame)
1 teaspoon
Chili Flakes
Not included in your delivery
Salt
Pepper
Cooking Oil
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. • Trim scallions and cut whites into 1-inch pieces; thinly slice greens. Peel and mince or grate garlic.
• Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium-high heat. Add beef; using a spatula, press into an even layer. Season with a big pinch of salt and pepper; cook, undisturbed, until browned on bottom, 2-4 minutes. TIP: If there’s excess grease in your pan, carefully pour it out. • Add cabbage and carrot mix and scallion whites; cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up meat into pieces, until veggies are browned and tender and beef is cooked through, 2-4 minutes more. • Stir in stock concentrate, sweet soy glaze, and 1⁄4 cup water(1⁄2 cup for 4 servings). Bring to a simmer; cook until thickened, 1 minute. Turn off heat.
• Once water is boiling, add noodles to pot. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, 1-2 minutes. Drain and rinse thoroughly under cold water, at least 30 seconds.
• While noodles cook, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine garlic, sesame seeds, half the chili flakes, 1 tsp oil, and a pinch of salt (all the chili flakes and 2 tsp oil for 4 servings). (Use fewer chili flakes if you prefer less heat.) Cover tightly with plastic wrap; microwave until fragrant, 30 seconds.
• Transfer drained noodles to pan with beef mixture; toss until thoroughly coated. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.
• Divide beef ramen noodles between bowls; drizzle with garlic chili oil and sprinkle with scallion greens. Serve.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many enjoyed the tasty flavors, though some found it needed more seasoning or sauce for optimal taste.
- Ease of prep: Super easy to put together, especially with pre-cut veggies for a quick dinner 🍲.
- Suggestions: Consider adding extra sauce to prevent dry noodles; adjust garlic to taste if sensitive.
- Texture: Some found the noodles got too sticky; rinse well with cold water after cooking.
- Customization: Try soft tofu instead of firm for a better texture in this dish.
Reviews from our home cooks
The flavor was good, but I thought it was going to be more of a soup. Just as a chow mein sort of dish, it wasn't great, but good flavors, the garlic was a little too strong.
I ordered this one a few months ago with the beef and it was greasy. This time I got it with tofu and it was perfect. Very good!
I subbed the meat for tofu and this was a great, light meal. Super easy to put together and I'm glad the veggies came pre-cut for a quick dinner.
Good thing I buy my own tofu, because the tofu that was in my box was slimy and spoiled. The meal was delicious though with soft tofu. The flavors were fantastic!
I do not like hard tofu so that was a wasted ingredient. Otherwise, it was really good.
