CHEF JEFF — ONE BYTE AT A TIME: Ramen Slinger

This recipe earned honorable mention in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s contest for best ramen noodle dish.

Ramen Slinger

1 3-ounce packet ramen noodles, preferably beef flavor

2 eggs

1 12-ounce can turkey chili with no beans

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1 cup chopped white onion

Hot sauce (optional)

Bring 2 cups of water to boil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add noodles. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in flavor packet. One at a time, crack each egg into cup and slide eggs into pan, on top of noodles. Cook, basting with cooking water, until eggs reach desired doneness, flipping the eggs if desired.

Pour in chili, reduce heat to medium-low, and stir gently to keep eggs intact. Cook for 2 minutes or until chili is heated through. Transfer to one or two plates; top with cheese and onion. Pass hot sauce at the table.

Yield: Serves 2.

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