Description
This Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Noodles recipe combines tender, slow-cooked chuck beef with a rich, umami-packed broth and perfectly chewy ramen noodles. Easy to prepare and customizable, it delivers a warm, comforting, and flavorful meal ideal for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds chuck beef, cut into chunks
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
Noodles and Garnishes
- 4 servings ramen noodles (cooked separately)
- 3 green onions, chopped
- Optional garnishes: toasted sesame seeds, soft-boiled egg, sliced fresh chili, chili oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef and Broth: Cut the chuck beef into chunks and place them in the slow cooker. Add beef broth, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, and brown sugar to create a flavorful base that will infuse over time.
- Slow Cook Until Tender: Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours. This slow cooking process breaks down connective tissues and makes the beef melt-in-your-mouth tender.
- Prepare the Ramen Noodles: About 15 minutes before serving, cook the ramen noodles separately in boiling water according to the package instructions. Drain well to prevent sogginess.
- Combine and Serve: Once the beef is cooked, shred or cut it into bite-sized pieces. Place freshly cooked noodles in bowls, ladle over the beef and broth, then top with chopped green onions and any additional garnishes desired.
Notes
- Choose well-marbled chuck roast for the juiciest, most tender beef.
- Cook noodles separately and add just before serving to maintain their texture.
- Use fresh garlic and ginger for brighter, more complex flavors.
- Taste the broth before adding extra salt; soy sauce is already quite salty.
- Add fresh herbs like green onions or cilantro just before serving for freshness and crunch.
- Store leftovers in separate containers for broth and noodles to avoid sogginess.
- Freeze beef and broth (not noodles) for up to 3 months in airtight containers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1/4 recipe)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg