Description
A comforting Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Noodles recipe featuring tender ground beef, fresh vegetables, and flavorful broth cooked slowly to perfection. This easy one-pot meal combines savory soy sauce, sweet brown sugar, and aromatic garlic to create a deliciously rich and hearty ramen dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 pound ground beef
Vegetables
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2–3 scallions, rough chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Additional scallions for garnish (optional)
Liquids & Sauces
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken stock
Staples
- 2 ramen noodle packets (discard seasoning packets)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat and transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
- Add vegetables: Add the matchstick carrots, sliced red bell pepper, and chopped scallions to the slow cooker with the ground beef.
- Prepare the sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together minced garlic, low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, and chicken stock until well combined.
- Combine and cook: Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker and stir to mix everything evenly. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.
- Add ramen noodles: About 30 minutes before serving, discard the seasoning packets from the ramen and add only the dry noodles to the slow cooker. Stir frequently to ensure the noodles are fully submerged and cook evenly.
- Serve: Once the noodles become tender, the dish is ready. Ladle into bowls and optionally garnish with additional scallions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- Discard the ramen seasoning packets as the sauce provides ample flavor.
- Stir noodles frequently after adding to prevent clumping and ensure even cooking.
- Feel free to substitute chicken stock with vegetable or beef broth as preferred.
- For a spicier version, add a teaspoon of chili flakes or sriracha when mixing the sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Keywords: slow cooker beef ramen, beef ramen noodles, slow cooker noodles, easy ramen recipe, one pot dinner, ground beef ramen, slow cooker dinner
