Craving a warm, comforting bowl of ramen? This Slow Cooker Beef Ramen is a set-it-and-forget-it meal that delivers tender beef, flavorful broth, and chewy ramen noodles. It’s a delicious and easy recipe you’ll want to make again and again!
Ingredients
For the Broth & Beef:
✔ 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast (cut into chunks)
✔ 4 cups beef broth
✔ ¼ cup soy sauce
✔ 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
✔ 1 tbsp oyster sauce
✔ 1 tbsp brown sugar
✔ 1 tbsp sesame oil
✔ 1 tbsp rice vinegar
✔ 1 tsp garlic powder (or 3 fresh cloves, minced)
✔ 1 tsp ginger powder (or 1-inch fresh ginger, grated)
✔ ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
For the Noodles & Toppings:
✔ 3 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
✔ 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
✔ 1 cup bok choy (chopped, optional)
✔ 2 green onions (sliced, for garnish)
✔ 1 boiled egg per serving (optional, for topping)
✔ Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Slow Cook the Beef
- Add beef, broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes into the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
2. Shred the Beef & Add Veggies
- Shred the beef with two forks and mix it back into the broth.
- Stir in the mushrooms and bok choy. Let cook for another 15-20 minutes.
3. Cook the Ramen Noodles
- Add ramen noodles directly into the slow cooker and let them cook for 5 minutes until tender.
- Stir to combine everything.
4. Serve & Enjoy!
- Ladle ramen into bowls.
- Top with green onions, sesame seeds, and a boiled egg.
- Enjoy your slow-cooked, flavorful beef ramen! 🍜
Serving Ideas
🍜 Serve with a soft-boiled egg for an authentic touch.
🌶 Love spice? Add a drizzle of sriracha or chili oil.
🥬 Want more veggies? Toss in baby spinach or carrots.
Pro Tips
✔ For deeper flavor, sear the beef in a hot pan before adding it to the slow cooker.
✔ Don’t overcook the noodles! Add them at the last 5 minutes so they stay perfect.
✔ Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
This Slow Cooker Beef Ramen is the perfect easy, cozy meal for any night of the week! 🍜🥩
