Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Noodles Recipe
Nothing beats a bowl of cozy, flavorful beef ramen noodles. This Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Noodles Recipe is rich, hearty, and unbelievably simple.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs beef chuck roast sliced
- 4 cups beef broth
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 4 ramen noodle blocks discard seasoning
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 2 green onions chopped
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Slice beef into thin strips.
- Add beef to the slow cooker.
- Pour in beef broth and soy sauce.
- Add hoisin, brown sugar, and sesame oil.
- Mix in vinegar, ginger, and garlic.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes if using.
- Stir everything gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low 6 hours.
- After 6 hours, add mushrooms and carrots.
- Cook for another 30 minutes.
- Boil ramen noodles separately, drain well.
- Stir noodles into slow cooker.
- Add baby spinach and green onions.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy.
Notes
- Slice beef thin for faster cooking.
- Use low-sodium broth to avoid saltiness.
- Add ramen at the very end.
- Don’t overcook noodles in the broth.
- Add a boiled egg for extra protein.
- Swap beef with chicken if preferred.
- Use fresh ginger for brighter flavor.
- Double the broth for soup-style ramen.
- Add sriracha for spicy lovers.
- Refrigerate leftovers within two hours.