Description
This Slow Cooker Beef Ramen is a comforting and easy-to-make dish featuring tender ground beef, fresh vegetables, and flavorful broth cooked low and slow. Infused with soy sauce and brown sugar, the rich broth perfectly complements the soft ramen noodles added at the end, making it a perfect hearty meal for any day.
Ingredients
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Beef and Vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef (sirloin, 93/7 recommended)
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
- 2-3 large scallions, roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Broth and Seasoning
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 14.25 ounces chicken stock or beef stock
Noodles and Garnish
- 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 brown the ground beef until it is no longer pink. Drain any excess grease if necessary to keep the dish from becoming too oily.
- Transfer to Slow Cooker: Pour the cooked beef into the basin of a 6-quart slow cooker.
- Add Vegetables: Add matchstick carrots, sliced red bell pepper, and roughly chopped scallions to the slow cooker with the beef.
- Prepare Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together minced garlic, low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, and chicken or beef stock until well combined.
- Add Sauce and Cook: Pour the sauce mixture into the slow cooker, stirring everything to combine. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours to allow flavors to develop.
- Add Noodles: About 30 minutes before serving, add the dry ramen noodles to the slow cooker. Stir frequently to ensure noodles are evenly coated and cook thoroughly.
- Serve and Garnish: Once the noodles are tender, serve the ramen hot, topping with additional chopped scallions and sesame seeds as desired.
Notes
- Discard the seasoning packets from the ramen noodles, as they are not needed in this recipe.
- If sirloin is not available, lean ground beef of similar fat percentage (93/7) can be substituted.
- Stir noodles frequently after adding to prevent clumping and ensure even cooking.
- Optional garnishes like sesame seeds and extra scallions add texture and fresh flavor.
- For a spicier broth, consider adding a dash of chili flakes or sriracha.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
