With minimal effort and maximum flavor, this Slow Cooker Beef Ramen is sure to become a new favorite in your household. The recipe is the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you’re craving something hearty and satisfying but don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen. It’s packed with juicy beef and plenty of veggies, all cooked in a deliciously rich soy flavored broth. Let’s get into how it’s made…
You’ll start out by browning one pound of ground beef on the stovetop and then draining any excess grease. Whisk together the simple soy broth in the slow cooker, then add the meat and veggies. Set your slow cooker to low for a few hours to let all those flavors simmer together. About 15 minutes before you’re ready to eat, add the ramen noodles and a splash of sesame oil. Stir in the noodles once they soften a bit and continue cooking for about 5 more minutes.
Once the noodles are fully cooked, you’ll know it’s dinner time! Garnish each serving with some green onion and sesame seeds for the final touch. This recipe is easy to customize to your family’s preferences– add different veggies, spice it up, or tone it down. Give this Slow Cooker Beef Ramen recipe a try and it’s sure to be hit!
Slow Cooker Beef Ramen
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef, browned and drained
- 32 oz beef stock
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2-3 teaspoons sriracha
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small head broccoli, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 2 (3 oz) instant ramen noodles packages
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- Garnish: additional green onion and sesame seeds
Preparation
- Add the beef stock, soy sauce, brown sugar, sriracha, and garlic to the slow cooked and whisk to combine.
- Add browned beef, broccoli, carrots, pepper, and green onion.
- Set slow cooker to low to 4-5 hours.
- About 15 minutes before you’re ready to eat, add ramen noodles and sesame oil to slow cooker and continue cooking for 5 minutes. Stir in noodles once they’ve softened and cook for 5-10 more minutes.
- Serve right away with additional green onions and sesame seeds.
Recipe adapted from Persnicketyplates.com