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Slow Cooker Ramen

This slow cooker beef ramen is cozy, savory, and loaded with tender beef, noodles, and veggies.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 40 minutes
Course: Dinner, entree, main, Main Course, main dish
Cuisine: American, Asian, Asian American, Japanese, japanese american
Keyword: crockpot ramen, crockpot ramen recipe, easy, easy ramen noodles, how to cook ramen in the crockpot, ramen in the crockpot, slow cooker beef ramen, slow cooker ramen, slow cooker ramen noodles, slow cooker ramen recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Equipment

  • 1 4-6 quart slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 packages ramen noodles all but 1 flavor packet discarded
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 ½ cups sliced bell peppers about 1 ½ medium bell peppers
  • 1 ½ cups matchstick carrots
  • 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • ½ cup hoisin sauce
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic about 3-4 cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1-2 teaspoons sriracha or other chili sauce. Additional for garnish if desires
  • sesame seeds for garnish
  • sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 pound lean ground beef. Cook and crumble until no pink remains.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat, drain off the grease, and add the cooked beef to the insert of a 4-6 quart crockpot. Add 1 ½ cups sliced bell peppers and 1 ½ cups matchstick carrots.
  • Combine 3 cups low-sodium beef broth, ½ cup hoisin sauce, ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ⅓ cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, one ramen seasoning packet, 1-2 teaspoons sriracha, and 3 tablespoons cornstarch in a medium bowl, then pour over the top of the vegetables and beef.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 1-2 hours, or on LOW for 3-4 hours.
  • Add 2 packages ramen noodles to the slow cooker about 10-15 minutes before serving. Cover and cook for 5-10 minutes, until the noodles are cooked to your preference. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Notes

Leftover and Freezer Meal Instructions
  • Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. 
  • Freezer Meal: Add the veggies, sauce, and browned ground beef to a large freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then add to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for about 1 hour, until heated through and bubbling. Nestle the ramen noodles into the slow cooker and cook as directed in step 5.

Nutrition

Calories: 379kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 1646mg | Potassium: 825mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 6518IU | Vitamin C: 51mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 4mg

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