Description
Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Noodles is a comforting and flavorful meal featuring tender beef, rich broth, and perfectly cooked noodles. This easy slow cooker recipe is ideal for cozy nights and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck or stew meat
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 2 cups bok choy, chopped
- 8 oz ramen noodles
- 4 soft-boiled eggs, halved
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place beef chuck or stew meat into the slow cooker. Add beef broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, minced ginger, minced garlic, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours, or until the beef is tender and shreds easily with a fork.
- Shred the Beef: Remove the beef from the slow cooker, shred it with a fork, and return it to the broth.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in sliced carrots, mushrooms, and bok choy. Cover and cook for an additional 20–30 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Cook the Noodles: Prepare the ramen noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Assemble the Ramen: Divide the cooked noodles into serving bowls. Ladle the hot broth and beef over the noodles.
- Garnish and Serve: Top each bowl with sliced green onions, sesame seeds, and soft-boiled eggs. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep noodles separate from the broth to prevent sogginess.
- Reheating: Warm the broth and beef in a saucepan over medium heat. Add fresh or pre-cooked noodles before serving.
- Freezing: Freeze the broth and beef mixture (without noodles) for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Spicy Variation: Add more red pepper flakes or a drizzle of chili oil for extra heat.
- Alternative Protein: Swap beef for chicken, pork, or tofu.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce and substitute gluten-free noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian, Japanese-Inspired
Keywords: slow cooker ramen, beef ramen noodles, crockpot ramen, easy ramen recipe, homemade ramen