Description
A comforting and flavorful bowl of beef ramen noodles made in a slow cooker, perfect for warm family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 cups water
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 packs fresh ramen noodles (or egg noodles)
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Soft-boiled eggs (optional, for serving)
- Sriracha or chili oil (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Season the beef chuck chunks with salt and pepper.
- Add the beef to the slow cooker. Layer sliced onions, minced garlic, and grated ginger on top.
- Pour in the beef broth and water. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and set your slow cooker to low for 480 minutes or high for 240 minutes.
- Once cooked, the beef should be tender and easily shredded.
- About 10 minutes before serving, cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions in a separate pot.
- Stir in the baby spinach into the slow cooker just before serving, allowing it to wilt slightly.
- Ladle the beef and broth over the cooked ramen noodles in bowls.
- Top with green onions and optional soft-boiled eggs. Drizzle with Sriracha or chili oil for added spice if desired.
Notes
For best results, choose the freshest beef and vegetables. Adjust the ingredient ratios to suits your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef ramen, slow cooker ramen, comfort food, family meal, easy recipe
