Description
This Slow Cooker Beef Ramen recipe features tender ground beef simmered with fresh vegetables in a flavorful broth made from beef stock, soy sauce, and a hint of sriracha for a comforting and easy-to-make meal. Ready in just over four hours, this hearty ramen is perfect for a satisfying dinner with minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef, browned and drained
- 32 oz beef stock
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2-3 teaspoons sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 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) packages instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
Garnish
- Additional green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Beef: Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked, then drain excess fat before adding it to the slow cooker.
- Combine Ingredients: In the slow cooker, whisk together the beef stock, low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, sriracha sauce, and minced garlic until well combined. Add the browned ground beef along with chopped broccoli, sliced carrots, red bell pepper, and chopped green onions.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours, or until the vegetables are tender and flavors meld together.
- Add Noodles: About 15 minutes before serving, add the instant ramen noodles (without the seasoning packets) and sesame oil into the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine, then cook for an additional 5 minutes or until noodles are softened and hot.
- Serve: Ladle the beef ramen into bowls and garnish with additional chopped green onions and sesame seeds for a finishing touch. Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- Adjust sriracha sauce to your preferred spice level for more or less heat.
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or snap peas based on preference.
- Discard seasoning packets from ramen noodles as they often contain high sodium and preserve flavors.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
