Description

Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Noodles is a comforting and hearty dish that combines tender slow-cooked beef with flavorful broth and instant ramen noodles. This easy-to-make recipe infuses the beef with garlic, soy sauce, hoisin, and chili paste for a rich and savory taste, finished with fresh green onions and a slightly thickened broth for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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Beef and Broth

1 pound beef stew meat
4 cups beef broth
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons chili paste
4 cups water

Noodles and Garnish

3 packages instant ramen noodles
2 green onions, sliced

Thickening Slurry

1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

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Instructions

Add Beef: Place the beef stew meat in the slow cooker to start the base of your dish.
Add Broth and Flavorings: Pour in the beef broth, then add the minced garlic, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ground ginger, and chili paste. Pour in the water to provide enough liquid for cooking.
Combine Ingredients: Stir all ingredients together in the slow cooker to mix the flavors evenly.
Cook Beef: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 6 hours until the beef is tender and cooked through.
Shred Beef: Remove the beef using a slotted spoon, shred into bite-sized pieces using two forks, and return it to the slow cooker. Stir it into the broth.
Add Noodles: Add the instant ramen noodles to the slow cooker, breaking them apart if needed, and stir to ensure they are submerged in the broth.
Cook Noodles: Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes or until the noodles are fully cooked.
Prepare Slurry: In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry for thickening the broth.
Thicken Broth: Pour the slurry into the slow cooker, stir well, cover, and cook on high for 10 more minutes to thicken the broth.
Finish and Serve: Stir in the sliced green onions and serve the beef ramen noodles hot, making sure each bowl contains both beef and broth.

Notes

For a spicier dish, increase the amount of chili paste to your preference.
To add more vegetables, consider adding sliced mushrooms or spinach before adding the noodles.
If you prefer a thinner broth, reduce the amount of cornstarch slurry or omit it entirely.
Beef stew meat can be substituted with chuck roast cut into cubes for similar results.
Instant ramen seasoning packets are not used in this recipe to keep control over sodium and flavor.