Description
This Slow Cooker Beef Ramen recipe offers a comforting and flavorful bowl of tender beef, savory broth, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal, it combines rich beef broth, miso paste, and perfectly cooked ramen noodles for a deliciously hearty Asian-inspired dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Broth
- 1 pound beef chuck roast (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons miso paste
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Aromatics and Vegetables
- 1 tablespoon ginger (grated)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium carrots (sliced)
- 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
- 4 ounces baby spinach
Noodles and Garnishes
- 8 ounces ramen noodles (discard seasoning packet)
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- Optional: soft-boiled eggs for serving
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place beef cubes, beef broth, water, soy sauce, miso paste, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and mushrooms into the slow cooker. Stir everything to combine evenly.
- Cook Beef and Vegetables: Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the beef is tender and flavors meld together.
- Add Spinach and Noodles: About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the baby spinach and ramen noodles. Cover and continue cooking until the noodles are tender, ensuring they soak up the broth.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle the ramen into bowls and top each serving with sliced green onions and soft-boiled eggs if desired. Enjoy while hot for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For added flavor, garnish with sesame seeds, chili oil, or nori strips.
- You can substitute chicken or pork for beef if desired to vary the protein.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; cook noodles fresh each time to avoid sogginess.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce and gluten-free noodles to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
