Description
This Slow Cooker Beef Ramen is a hearty and flavorful meal that’s perfect for a cold day! Tender beef, ramen noodles, and a variety of vegetables simmer in a rich and savory broth. It’s an easy and satisfying dish that’s perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef, browned and drained
- 32 oz beef stock
- 1/2 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
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- Garnish: additional green onions and sesame seeds
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a slow cooker, whisk together beef stock, soy sauce, brown sugar, sriracha, and garlic. Add browned ground beef, broccoli, carrots, red bell pepper, and green onions.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours, or until vegetables are tender.
- Add Noodles: About 15 minutes before serving, add ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets) and sesame oil to the slow cooker. Stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes, or until noodles are softened.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with additional green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
- If you don’t have fresh vegetables, you can use frozen vegetables.
- For a spicier ramen, add more sriracha or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 1500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 50mg