Description
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles recipe. This comforting dish combines tender ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and savory sauce, all simmered together for a flavorful meal that’s perfect for busy families or cozy nights in. With easy preparation and customizable ingredients, it’s a family favorite sure to satisfy those noodle cravings while sneaking in nutritious veggies. Plus, the slow cooker does all the heavy lifting—just set it and enjoy the delicious results!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2–3 green onions, chopped (reserve some for garnish)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 3/4 cups beef stock
- 2 packets dry ramen noodles
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef while breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Transfer the browned beef and garlic to a slow cooker. Stir in matchstick carrots, sliced red bell pepper, and chopped green onions (set some aside for garnish).
- In a bowl, mix low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, and beef stock. Pour over the meat and vegetable mixture; stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours. About 30 minutes before serving, add dry ramen noodles directly into the slow cooker ensuring they’re submerged in the sauce.
- Continue cooking on low for another 30 minutes until noodles are soft. Stir gently before serving.
- Serve in bowls garnished with sesame seeds and reserved green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg