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Slow Cooker Beef Ramen

A comforting bowl of rich beef broth, tender beef, and slurp-worthy noodles, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups Ramen noodles Add towards the end of the cooking time.
  • 1 pound Ground beef
  • 2 cups Carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup Red peppers, sliced
  • 1 cup Green onions, chopped Reserve some for garnishing.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced Browning it can elevate flavor.
  • 4 cups Beef broth

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a crockpot, combine the ground beef, carrots, red peppers, and green onions.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, minced garlic, and beef broth until well combined.
  3. Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetables in the crockpot.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  2. About 30 minutes before serving, add the ramen noodles to the crockpot and stir.
  3. Cook until noodles are tender, then serve hot.

Notes

Great for leftovers—store in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to three months. When reheating, add a splash of broth to revive the noodles.