Name: “Poor Man’s Brisket” Beef Ramen
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 packs beef flavored instant ramen; 1 lb leftover smoked beef; 4 -6 Mama Lil’s Goathorn Peppers, chopped; 1 small white onion, sliced paper-thin; 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped; 2 limes, cut into wedges; 1 tsp BBQ rub

“Poor Man’s Brisket” Beef Ramen

Leftover smoked beef trimmings are resuscitated in a skillet with a signature BBQ rub and spicy pepper oil, becoming the star of this high-flavor noodle bowl. Layered with zesty lime-infused broth, paper-thin white onions, and piquant goathorn peppers, this dish turns "humble" ingredients into a complex, smoke-infused feast.

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Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 20 mins Difficulty: Intermediate Servings: 4 Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

4 packs beef flavored instant ramen
1 lb leftover smoked beef (shredded or chopped trimmings)
4 -6 Mama Lil’s Goathorn Peppers, chopped (plus 1 tbsp of the oil from the jar)
1 small white onion, sliced paper-thin
¹⁄₂ bunch cilantro, chopped
2 limes, cut into wedges
1 tsp BBQ rub

Instructions

Place the shredded beef in a skillet with a splash of water, the BBQ rub, and the 1 tbsp of Mama Lil's oil. Cover and heat on low until the beef is tender and the oil has emulsified.
Boil the ramen noodles and seasoning packets as directed.
Once the noodles are done, stir the juice of half a lime into the pot to brighten the beef broth.
Divide the ramen into four bowls.
Top with the warm smoked beef, raw white onions, chopped cilantro, and a generous portion of the chopped Mama Lil's peppers. Serve with an extra lime wedge.

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“Poor Man’s Brisket” Beef Ramen