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Slow Cooker Beef Ramen

A rich and savory dish that combines ground beef, ramen noodles, and fresh vegetables, all cooked effortlessly in a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 8 ounces Ramen noodles
  • 1 pound Ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey or plant-based meat.
  • 2 medium Carrots, sliced
  • 2 medium Red peppers, sliced
  • 4 stalks Green onions, chopped For garnish and flavor.
Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce Use gluten-free soy sauce for gluten-free option.
  • 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Toasted garlic enhances flavor.
  • 4 cups Beef broth Can substitute with vegetable broth for a vegan version.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a crockpot, combine the ground beef, carrots, red peppers, and green onions.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together 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

Serve with extra green onions or chili flakes for added flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge, or freeze for 2-3 months.