Looking for a comforting, hearty meal that’s packed with flavor but still easy to make? This Crockpot Beef Ramen recipe is the perfect balance of savory, umami goodness, and it’s easy to customize for different dietary needs. Whether you’re avoiding gluten or soy, this recipe has options to ensure everyone can enjoy a delicious bowl of beef ramen.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 3-4 scallions, chopped
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (use coconut aminos if soy-free)
- 3 packs ramen noodles (use rice ramen noodles if gluten-free)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional for topping)
Instructions:
Step 1: Brown Your Beef
Start by browning your ground beef in a skillet. Once fully cooked, drain the fat and set the beef aside. This step adds a rich flavor to the ramen while keeping the beef tender.
Step 2: Prepare the Base
In your slow cooker, add beef broth, soy sauce (or coconut aminos for a soy-free version), brown sugar, and minced garlic. Whisk these ingredients together to create a savory, slightly sweet broth.
Step 3: Add the Veggies and Beef
Toss in your chopped red bell pepper, shredded carrots, scallions, and browned beef. Give everything a good stir, ensuring the veggies and meat are evenly distributed in the broth.
Step 4: Slow Cook for Perfection
Cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-6 hours. The longer the cook time, the more the flavors will meld together. By the end, your veggies should be tender and flavorful, soaking in all the goodness of the broth.
Step 5: Add the Noodles
About 10 minutes before you’re ready to serve, add your ramen noodles to the slow cooker. Discard any flavor packets that come with them. Stir and let the noodles cook until they are soft and have absorbed some of the broth, usually around 10 minutes.
Step 6: Garnish and Serve
Once your noodles are ready, give everything a final stir. If you’d like, sprinkle some sesame seeds on top for extra crunch and flavor, and add some extra chopped scallions for a fresh finish.
Customization Options:
- Soy-Free: If you need to avoid soy, swap out the soy sauce for coconut aminos. It provides a similar savory flavor without the soy.
- Gluten-Free: Use rice ramen noodles instead of traditional wheat-based ramen noodles. You can usually find these in the gluten-free section of most grocery stores.
This Crockpot Beef Ramen is a flexible, delicious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. It’s packed with flavor, comes together easily, and can be customized for different dietary needs. Plus, the slow cooker does all the hard work, leaving you with minimal prep and clean-up! Enjoy!
Crockpot Beef Ramen (Soy-Free and Gluten-Free Options)
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 3-4 scallions chopped
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup soy sauce Use coconut aminos if soy-free
- 3 packs ramen noodles Use rice ramen noodles if gluten-free
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds optional for topping
Instructions
- Brown and drain your beef.
- In your slow cooker, add your beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, and minced garlic. Mix well.
- Add your veggies and ground beef. Stir well.
- Cook on high 2-3 hours or on low 4-6 hours. Your veggies should be soft.
- Add in your packs of ramen and discard any flavorign packets that they may have come with. Let your ramen cook in the slow cooker 10 minutes or until the noodles are soft. Stir to combine all of your ingredients.
- If desired, top with sesame seeds and additonal scalions.
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