Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Noodles
A cozy and flavorful ramen made in your slow cooker with tender ground beef, sweet veggies, and noodles soaking in an umami-rich broth flavored with garlic, soy sauce, and brown sugar.
Equipment
- 1 Slow Cooker 6-quart
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef sirloin 93/7 is recommended
- 1 cup Matchstick carrots for crunch
- 1 Red bell pepper medium, sliced thin
- 2-3 Large scallions roughly chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 0.5 cup Low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 14.25 ounces Chicken or beef stock
- 2 packs Ramen noodles discard seasoning packets
- Sesame seeds optional, for garnish
- Scallions optional, for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Transfer the beef and garlic mixture to your slow cooker.
- Add matchstick carrots, sliced bell pepper, and chopped scallions to the slow cooker and stir.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, chicken stock, and pour into slow cooker. Stir everything together.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours (or HIGH 2–3 hours).
- 30 minutes before serving, add ramen noodles and stir into broth. Let them cook until tender. Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to add extra toppings like soft-boiled eggs, sriracha for heat, or fresh lime for zest. Store leftovers in airtight containers and reheat gently to avoid soggy noodles.