Easiest Slow Cooker Ramen Noodles (with Beef!)

Overhead shot of ramen noodles in a slow cooker topped with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. A serving fork is sticking out of the noodles.

Easiest Slow Cooker Ramen Noodles (with Beef!)

Comforting, savory and slurpable, this recipe for slow cooker ramen noodles combines lean ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and a super simple sauce in the crockpot for a delicious and nearly effortless meal.

Course dinner

Cuisine Asian

Keyword crock pot, Crockpot, ground beef, ramen noodles, Slow Cooker, slow cooker ramen noodles

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 10

Servings servings

Calories 159

Author Robyn Conley Downs

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
9 ounces slaw mix, about 4 cups
2 cups shredded carrots
3 garlic cloves, minced
⅓ cup low sodium tamari, or soy sauce
2 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon brown sugar

To Add at the End

2 (3-ounces) packages ramen noodles flavoring packets discarded or saved for another use

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the ground beef, break apart into small chunks, and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
Carefully transfer the ground beef to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add the slaw mix, carrots, garlic, tamari, stock, and brown sugar, stirring to combine.
Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours, or low for 4-6 hours, or until the vegetables are tender and the sauce is bubbling. Do not uncover during this time.
Turn to high (if not already) and add the noodles, stirring to submerge in the sauce. Cook on high for 5-15 minutes, or until the noodles are just tender. Serve immediately with toppings, if desired.

Notes

Serving: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, sriracha hot sauce and/or chili crisp (highly recommended!).
Stovetop: Here's 15-minute stovetop beef & ramen recipe!
Gluten-free: you'll just need to switch out the noodles and use gluten-free tamari. I tried the recipe with brown rice and millet ramen noodles, and they turned out great! Just keep your eye on the noodles as cooking time may vary.

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