Description
A hearty and flavorful Slow Cooker Beef Ramen recipe that combines tender ground beef, fresh vegetables, and savory broth, simmered slowly to perfection. This easy, comforting dish is perfect for a cozy meal and can be prepared ahead with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 pound ground beef (sirloin, 93/7 recommended)
Vegetables
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 2–3 large scallions, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Sauces
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 14.25 ounces chicken stock (or beef stock)
Other
- 2 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- Additional scallions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain any excess grease to ensure a leaner dish.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: Place the cooked beef into the basin of a 6 quart slow cooker.
- Add Vegetables: Add the matchstick carrots, sliced red bell pepper, and chopped scallions to the slow cooker with the beef.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, and chicken (or beef) stock until well combined.
- Add Sauce to Slow Cooker: Pour the prepared sauce into the slow cooker and stir everything together to combine evenly.
- Cook Slowly: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the beef to become tender.
- Add Ramen Noodles: About 30 minutes before serving, add the dry ramen noodles to the slow cooker. Discard the seasoning packets as they are not needed.
- Stir Frequently: Stir the noodles frequently to ensure they are evenly coated and cook uniformly without clumping.
- Serve: When the noodles are tender, ladle the beef ramen into bowls and garnish with additional sliced scallions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute chicken stock with beef stock.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, add red pepper flakes or sriracha to the sauce mixture.
- To make the dish gluten-free, use gluten-free soy sauce and gluten-free ramen noodles.
- This recipe is perfect for meal prepping — leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as mushrooms or snap peas for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Keywords: slow cooker ramen, beef ramen, easy slow cooker dinner, one pot meal, Asian beef noodle soup, crockpot ramen
