Description

Tender, flavorful, and deeply comforting, these Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Noodles are everything you crave in a bowl—rich, savory broth, fall-apart beef, and slurp-worthy noodles. The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, infusing the broth with soy, garlic, and ginger while the beef becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender. Add ramen noodles at the end and top it all off with your favorite garnishes for a cozy, no-fuss meal.

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Ingredients

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For the Slow Cooker Beef:

1½ lbs beef chuck roast or stew meat
4 cups beef broth (low sodium)
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional, for heat)

To Finish the Dish:

4 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning)
2 cups baby spinach or bok choy
2 green onions, sliced
2 soft-boiled eggs (optional)
Sesame seeds, for garnish
Fresh cilantro or basil (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Slow Cooker Beef

Place beef in the slow cooker.
In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sriracha.
Pour the mixture over the beef.
Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until beef is very tender and shreds easily.

Step 2: Shred the Beef
5. Once cooked, remove the beef from the slow cooker, shred with two forks, and return it to the pot. Stir to combine with the broth.

Step 3: Cook the Noodles
6. Add ramen noodles directly into the slow cooker and stir.
7. Cook on high for 5–7 minutes or until the noodles are tender.
8. Stir in spinach or bok choy and let wilt for 2–3 minutes.

Step 4: Garnish & Serve
9. Ladle beef, noodles, and broth into bowls.
10. Top with soft-boiled egg halves, green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh herbs. Serve hot!

Notes

Use Beef Chuck – It becomes incredibly tender when slow-cooked.
Add Noodles at the End – Prevents overcooking and mushiness.
Customize Your Toppings – Add mushrooms, corn, kimchi, or chili oil.
Make It Spicy – Increase sriracha or add crushed red pepper.
Batch Cook – Double the beef portion and freeze for later.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours (or 4 on high)
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired