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Simple Crock Pot Ramen Noodles

Comforting homemade ramen noodles made easy in a crock pot, customizable with various ingredients for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 1.25 lb ground beef Opt for lean ground beef for less grease; ground turkey or chicken can be swapped.
Vegetables
  • 1.5 cups carrots, matchstick cut Fresh is best for flavor; frozen can be used in a pinch.
  • 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into 1/4 inch strips Can substitute with green bell pepper.
  • 4 pieces scallions, separated into white and green parts Whites for cooking, greens for garnish.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic for best flavor.
Sauce
  • 3/4 cup soy sauce Use low-sodium or tamari for gluten-free.
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar Can substitute with honey or maple syrup.
  • 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger Powdered ginger may work in a pinch.
  • 1 tsp cornstarch Can substitute with arrowroot for gluten-free.
  • 2 tsp cold water Used for mixing with cornstarch.
  • 14 oz chicken stock Homemade or low-sodium store-bought.
Noodles
  • 3 packs ramen noodles Use any brand, avoid those with flavor packets for less sodium.
Garnish
  • toasted sesame seeds For garnish, adds crunch and flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, then drain excess fat.
  2. While beef cooks, prepare the vegetables: mince garlic, slice bell pepper, and cut carrots into matchsticks.
  3. Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, freshly grated ginger, and chicken stock until sugar dissolves.
  4. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry.
Cooking
  1. Transfer browned beef to a slow cooker and add carrots, bell pepper, scallion whites, and minced garlic.
  2. Pour the sauce mixture over the ingredients, stirring gently.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours until vegetables are tender.
  4. 30 minutes before serving, break ramen noodles and add them to the slow cooker, stirring gently.
Serving
  1. Scoop ramen into bowls and top with fresh scallion greens and toasted sesame seeds.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. The flavors improve over time! You can prepare veggies and sauce night before to simplify cook time.