Description
This Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Noodles recipe delivers rich, comforting flavors with minimal effort. Enjoy succulent beef and perfectly chewy noodles in a savory broth that feels like a warm hug.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 pounds Beef Chuck Roast, cut into larger chunks
- Low-sodium Beef Broth
- Fresh Ginger
- Garlic
- Soy Sauce
- Non-Alcoholic Mirin Alternative or 1 tablespoon rice vinegar mixed with 1 teaspoon sugar
- Toasted Sesame Oil
- Dried Ramen Noodles (without seasoning packet) or Fresh Ramen Noodles
- Soft-boiled eggs (optional)
- Thinly sliced green onions
- Sheets of nori (dried seaweed)
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Chili oil (optional)
- Sautéed bok choy or sliced mushrooms (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper. Optionally, sear the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of oil until deeply browned on all sides. Transfer the beef to your slow cooker.
- Build the Broth: In the same skillet, add a tiny bit more oil if needed. Sauté the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Pour the sautéed garlic and ginger over the seared beef in the slow cooker. Add the low-sodium beef broth, soy sauce, and non-alcoholic mirin alternative (or rice vinegar and sugar mixture). Stir gently to combine.
- Slow Cook to Perfection: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is incredibly tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- Shred the Beef: Once the beef is fork-tender, remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Shred the beef into bite-sized pieces and return it to the slow cooker. Taste the broth and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Cook the Noodles: About 10-15 minutes before serving, cook the ramen noodles according to package directions in a separate pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain well.
- Assemble and Serve: Divide the cooked noodles among serving bowls. Ladle the hot beef and broth mixture over the noodles and add your favorite toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Don't skip the searing step for added flavor. Always cook the noodles separately to prevent them from becoming mushy. Adjust the broth to your liking by adding more soy sauce or sugar if needed.