Slow Cooker Ramen Noodles (Ground 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.

Slow Cooker Ramen Noodles (Ground Beef)

Comforting, savory and slurpable, my for slow cooker ramen noodles recipe is viral for a reason! With lean ground beef, vibrant vegetables, and a super simple sauce it all cooks in the crockpot for a delicious and nearly effortless meal.

Course dinner

Cuisine American, Asian, Japanese

Keyword comfort food, crock pot, Crockpot, easy, ground beef, one pot, 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

Chili Crisp: Isn't on the ingredient list, but I never eat this without it! I think it's a must.
Serving: sliced green onions, sesame seeds, sriracha hot sauce and/or chili crisp (highly recommended!).
Stovetop: Make my 15-minute beef & ramen recipe!
With Chicken: Be cautions with subbing in chicken, as it will add a lot of liquid here. That said, I created this chicken ramen recipe as another option.
Gluten-free: you'll just need to switch out the noodles and use gluten-free tamari. I tried the recipe with rice ramen noodles, and they turned out great! Just keep your eye on the noodles as cooking time may vary.

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