Can I add more vegetables to this slow cooker ramen?

Absolutely! Feel free to add your favorite quick-cooking vegetables during the last 30-60 minutes, such as sliced mushrooms, baby spinach, bok choy, or frozen peas. They will cook perfectly alongside the noodles.

How can I make this ground beef ramen spicier?

To kick up the heat, you can add a tablespoon of sriracha or chili garlic sauce to the slow cooker along with the soy sauce and broth. A pinch of red pepper flakes also works wonders, or you can drizzle chili oil over your individual serving.

What kind of ramen noodles are best for this recipe?

Any instant ramen noodles (discarding the seasoning packets) will work well. For a slightly different texture, you could also use fresh ramen noodles, which often cook even faster in the hot broth.

How long does slow cooker ground beef ramen last as leftovers?

Store any leftover ramen in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The noodles may absorb more broth and soften further, but it will still be delicious. You can reheat it gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Easy Slow Cooker Ground Beef Ramen: Your New Weeknight Favorite!

Name: Easy Slow Cooker Ground Beef Ramen
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: PT-489513H43M52S
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 cup matchstick carrots; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 3 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning); 2 cups beef broth; ½ cup soy sauce; ¼ cup brown sugar; 2 tsp minced garlic

Description

A comforting and savory slow cooker recipe for ground beef ramen that's incredibly easy to make with minimal effort, perfect for a busy weeknight.

Ingredients

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1 lb ground beef
1 cup matchstick carrots
1 red bell pepper, sliced
3 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning)
2 cups beef broth
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tsp minced garlic

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Instructions

Step 1: Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain any excess fat.
Step 2: Transfer the browned beef to your slow cooker. Add the beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, matchstick carrots, and sliced red bell pepper to the slow cooker.
Step 3: Stir everything to combine well. Cover and cook on Low for 4 hours or on High for 2 hours.
Step 4: Once the cooking time is almost complete (about 10-15 minutes before serving), open the slow cooker, add the ramen noodles (without seasoning packets), and stir gently to submerge them in the broth.
Step 5: Cook for another 10-15 minutes, or until the ramen noodles are tender to your liking.
Step 6: Serve hot, garnished with fresh green onions or sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add a dash of sriracha or red pepper flakes to the broth. Feel free to add other vegetables like sliced mushrooms or baby spinach during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours (on Low) or 2 hours (on High)
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 1200mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 80mg