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Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Noodles

Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Noodles

Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Noodles are a game-changer for busy weeknights, offering a deeply flavorful and incredibly comforting meal with minimal effort. This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy ramen experience right in your slow cooker, proving that delicious doesn't have to be complicated.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
hours 6 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: asian

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast trimmed of excess fat
  • 4 cups beef broth low sodium
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 star anise optional, but recommended for depth
  • 1 pound ramen noodles dried or fresh
  • 2 cups fresh spinach or bok choy roughly chopped
  • 4 large eggs for soft-boiling
  • scallions thinly sliced (for garnish)
  • sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • chili oil or sriracha (for serving, optional)
  • lime wedges (for serving, optional)

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Medium Bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Large pot,
  • Small Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Place the beef chuck roast into your slow cooker.
    2 pounds beef chuck roast
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, grated ginger, minced garlic, and star anise (if using). Pour this mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
    4 cups beef broth, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, 3 cloves garlic, 1 star anise
  3. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender and easily shreds.
  4. Once the beef is tender, carefully remove it from the slow cooker and place it on a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the beef into bite-sized pieces. Skim any excess fat from the surface of the broth in the slow cooker if desired.
  5. While the beef is shredding, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook the ramen noodles according to package directions, being careful not to overcook them. Drain well and divide the noodles among serving bowls.
    1 pound ramen noodles
  6. While the noodles are cooking, bring a small saucepan of water to a gentle boil. Carefully add the eggs and cook for 6-7 minutes for a jammy, soft-boiled center. Immediately plunge the eggs into an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, peel and halve the eggs.
    4 large eggs
  7. Ladle the shredded beef and a generous amount of the flavorful broth over the ramen noodles in each bowl.
  8. Nestled in the noodles, add the chopped fresh spinach or bok choy. Top each bowl with the halved soft-boiled eggs, sliced scallions, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
    2 cups fresh spinach or bok choy, scallions, sesame seeds
  9. Offer chili oil or sriracha and lime wedges on the side for guests to customize their ramen.
    chili oil or sriracha, lime wedges

Notes

Store cooked noodles separately to prevent them from becoming mushy.
Reheat beef and broth mixture on the stovetop or in the microwave. Cook fresh ramen noodles just before serving.
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