Description
Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Noodles is a delicious and easy recipe that combines tender beef, hearty ramen noodles, and fresh vegetables, all cooked together in a flavorful broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cups beef broth (low-sodium recommended)
- 3 cups water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 packs fresh ramen noodles (or substitute with egg noodles, about 7–8 oz total)
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Soft-boiled eggs (optional, 1 per serving)
- Sriracha or chili oil (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Season the beef chunks generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper on all sides.
- Place seasoned beef in the slow cooker. Arrange sliced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger evenly over the beef.
- Pour in beef broth and water. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar. Stir gently to distribute flavors evenly.
- Cover and cook on low setting for 8 hours or high setting for 4 hours, until beef is fork-tender and easily shreds.
- About 10 minutes before serving, cook ramen noodles according to package directions in a large pot. Drain well and set aside.
- Remove lid and use two forks to gently shred beef directly in the slow cooker, incorporating it with the cooking liquid.
- Stir in baby spinach and let it wilt for 2-3 minutes until just tender.
- Divide cooked noodles among serving bowls. Ladle shredded beef, broth, and spinach over the noodles.
- Top with sliced green onions and halved soft-boiled eggs if using. Drizzle with Sriracha or chili oil to taste.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using a mix of broth and stock.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables like mushrooms or carrots for more nutrition.
- Customize the garnishes based on personal preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg