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Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Noodles

Tender beef slow-cooked in a rich, sweet and savory garlic-ginger soy sauce, tossed with wavy ramen noodles for the ultimate easy comfort food dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-American, Comfort Food
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs beef (flank steak or chuck roast) thinly sliced
  • 1 cup beef broth low sodium
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 0.33 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 cup carrots shredded or julienned
  • 3 packages instant ramen noodles seasoning packets discarded
Slurry & Garnish
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 0.5 cup green onions chopped
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Large Pot
  • Cutting board
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
  2. Place the thinly sliced beef into the slow cooker and pour the liquid mixture evenly over the top, stirring gently to coat.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours, until the beef is tender.
  4. 30 minutes before the cooking time is up, whisk the cornstarch and cold water together in a small bowl to make a slurry. Stir the slurry and the shredded carrots into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 30 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. While the sauce thickens, boil a pot of water on the stove. Add the ramen noodles (discarding seasoning packets) and boil for exactly 3 minutes until just tender. Drain well.
  6. Add the drained noodles to the slow cooker, tossing well with tongs until the noodles are fully coated in the glossy beef and sauce.
  7. Serve immediately, garnished generously with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Do not overcook the ramen noodles on the stove, as they will continue to soften slightly once mixed into the hot sauce in the slow cooker.