Slow Cooker Beef Ramen

This Slow Cooker Beef Ramen is a deliciously easy way to make a classic Asian dish. Tender steak, bell peppers, broccoli, a mix of Asian flavors with a kick of heat, and Ramen noodles come together in this super easy slow cooker meal that makes it easy to enjoy take out any time.

Ramen is one of those iconic Asian dishes that everyone seems to love. You can find it at almost every take out restaurant, and there are a million versions in the freezer section at the grocery store.

Both of these are good options, but how about making it at home? That’s what we do! This recipe is authentic, and delicious, and being made in the slow cooker, it’s super easy.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It uses simple ingredients that are available at any grocery store.
• The flavors are authentic, and it tastes like something right out of a restaurant.
• It’s an easy recipe that requires very little effort.

🛒Ingredients

Everything you need to make this recipe can be found in one quick trip to the grocery store. We’ve listed everything here, but you’ll find the exact amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.

• Steak – cut into strips
• Red bell pepper – sliced
• Beef broth
• Low-sodium soy sauce
• Brown sugar
• Sesame oil
• Red pepper flakes
• Garlic – minced
• Green onions – sliced
• Cornstarch
• Broccoli
• Ramen noodles
• Sesame seeds

🔪 How to Make Slow Cooker Beef Ramen

Making this recipe takes very little effort or skill. Just mix everything together and let it cook!

Step 1: Make the Sauce

Combine the beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, garlic, green onion, and cornstarch in a bowl.

Step 2: Add Everything to the Slow Cooker

Add the beef and red bell peppers to the slow cooker. Then, pour the sauce over them. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until the beef is tender.

Step 3: Add the Broccoli and Noodles

About 30 minutes before serving, add the broccoli and ramen noodles. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the noodles are tender.

Step 4: Serve

Plate the ramen and garnish is with sesame seeds. Enjoy!

📝Variations

• Mild: Leave out the red pepper flakes if you don’t like spicy dishes.
• Veggies: Add you favorite Asian vegetables to this ramen. Onions, mushrooms, baby corn, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts all work.
• Broccoli: Fresh or frozen broccoli both work in this recipe.

If you think this beef ramen sounds good, then check out our slow cooker chicken ramen.

🥄 Equipment

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Small mixing bowl
• Slow cooker
• Spoon

🥫 Storage

Refrigerate this ramen for up to 4 days in an air-tight container. For longer storage, freeze it for up to 3 months in an air-tight, freezer-safe container. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

To reheat the ramen, add it to a large saucepan with a touch of water and cook on medium-low until heated through. Alternately, add it to a slow cooker with a touch of water and cook on low until heated through.

What to Serve with Slow Cooker Beef Ramen

Serve this ramen with your other favorite Asian dishes as part of a larger meal. Fried rice, sweet and sour chicken, egg rolls, BBQ pork, and the like all work well.

💭 Tips

• You can use any kind of steak you like for this recipe. Tougher meats work well because they will cook so long in the slow cooker.
• Be sure to use ONLY the ramen noodles. Don’t add the flavoring packet.
• Mix the sauce ingredients before adding them to the slow cooker. This ensures that everything is fully combined.

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

🍽 More Recipes

Do you enjoy slow cooker recipes? Then try these delicious recipes:

• Slow Cooker Asian Chicken Noodle Soup
• Slow Cooker Kung Pao Chicken
• Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Country Ribs

🧾Recipe Card

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