Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Noodles Recipe
This Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Noodles recipe offers a comforting and hearty bowl of tender beef and flavorful ramen noodles cooked gently in a slow cooker. Perfect for an easy, hands-off dinner that fills your kitchen with rich aromas and delivers satisfying, slurp-worthy noodles infused with savory broth and soy sauce.
- Author: Nora
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 7 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Beef and Broth
- 1.5 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
Noodles
- 2 packs instant ramen noodles, discard seasoning packets
Optional Seasonings and Garnishes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
- Prepare the beef: Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut into 2-inch chunks to ensure even cooking and tenderness.
- Add to slow cooker: Place the beef chunks into the slow cooker. Pour in the beef broth and soy sauce, then add minced garlic and grated ginger if using for extra flavor. Stir gently to combine.
- Slow cook the beef: Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or on high heat for 4-5 hours until the beef is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Shred beef: Carefully remove the beef from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef back into the broth in the slow cooker.
- Add ramen noodles: Break the ramen noodles into smaller pieces and add them to the slow cooker about 10 minutes before serving. Cover and cook until noodles are tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Finish and serve: Stir in a teaspoon of sesame oil if desired, and garnish with sliced green onions before serving for a fresh burst of flavor.
Notes
- Use beef chuck roast for best tenderness and flavor in slow cooking.
- Discard ramen seasoning packets as the soy sauce and broth provide ample flavor.
- Add vegetables like mushrooms or bok choy near the end of cooking for extra nutrition.
- Adjust soy sauce quantity to taste for saltiness.
- Ramen noodles cook quickly; adding them at the end prevents overcooking and mushiness.
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