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Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Noodles

Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Noodles

Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Noodles are a delightful Japanese-inspired dish featuring ground beef, vegetables, and noodles simmered in a savory sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 4 servings
Calories 345 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Meat Chopper

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef recommended sirloin (93/7)
  • 1 cup matchstick carrots
  • 1 medium red bell pepper sliced
  • 2-3 large scallions roughly chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
  • 14.25 ounces chicken stock or beef stock
  • 2 packs ramen noodles discard the seasoning packets
  • sesame seeds optional
  • scallions optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the beef until no longer pink. Drain any grease, if necessary.
  • Pour the cooked beef into the basin of a 6 quart slow cooker.
  • Add the carrots, red bell pepper, and scallions to the slow cooker.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, and chicken stock.
  • Pour the sauce into the slow cooker and stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours.
  • Approximately 30 minutes before serving, add the dry ramen noodles.
  • Stir around frequently to ensure noodles are covered and cook evenly.
  • When the noodles are tender, serve topped with additional scallions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Skip the noodles and serve over rice or in lettuce leaves. For extra heat, add red pepper flakes or sriracha. Make with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 31gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1410mgPotassium: 857mgFiber: 2gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 6405IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 71mgIron: 4mg
Keyword beef, dinner, easy meals, noodles, Ramen, slow cooker
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