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Slow Cooker Beef Ramen: Easy Crockpot Noodle Recipe

Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Noodles

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground beef Lean beef recommended
  • 1 cup Carrots Matchstick cut
  • 1 whole Red bell pepper Cored and sliced
  • 3 whole Garlic cloves Minced
  • 1/2 cup Low sodium soy sauce Do not use regular soy sauce to avoid over-salting
  • 1/2 cup Brown sugar Packed
  • 14.5 oz Chicken stock Approx. 1 can
  • 2-3 whole Scallions Roughly chopped, plus more for garnish
  • 2 packages Ramen noodles Discard seasoning packets
  • 1 tsp Sesame seeds Optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
  • Transfer the cooked beef to the slow cooker.
  • Add the matchstick carrots, sliced red bell pepper, and chopped scallions to the slow cooker.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, and chicken stock until smooth.
  • Pour the sauce mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker and stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on Low heat for 4 to 6 hours (or High heat for 2 to 3 hours).
  • Approximately 30 minutes before serving, break the dry ramen noodles into chunks and add them to the slow cooker. Discard the seasoning packets.
  • Stir the noodles well to ensure they are submerged in the liquid. Cover and continue cooking for 20-30 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and extra green onions before serving warm.