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.
Author:Emily
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:6-8 hours
Total Time:38 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Slow Cooking
Cuisine:Japanese
Diet:Low Fat
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Divide the cooked noodles among serving bowls. Ladle the hot beef and broth mixture over the noodles and add your favorite toppings.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.