Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Noodles
Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Noodles is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings the essence of homemade ramen to your dinner table with minimal effort. This recipe features tender beef chuck simmered in a rich broth, served over soft noodles, and topped with fresh greens for a satisfying meal that is perfect for cozy evenings or meal prep. With customizable toppings and easy instructions, this dish will quickly become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds beef chuck roast
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 cups water
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 packs fresh ramen noodles
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sriracha or chili oil (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Season the beef chuck with salt and pepper; place it in the slow cooker.
- Layer sliced onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger on top of the beef.
- Pour in beef broth and water; add soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar. Stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the beef is tender.
- About 10 minutes before serving, cook ramen noodles according to package instructions separately.
- Stir in baby spinach into the slow cooker just before serving to wilt it slightly.
- Serve by ladling beef and broth over cooked noodles; garnish with green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg