Slow Cooker Ramen with Beef
A comforting dish featuring tender beef, flavorful broth, and delicious noodles, perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
For the Beef and Broth
- 1 lb chuck roast, trimmed of fat and cubed 1-inch Tender beef cut.
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt For seasoning beef.
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper For seasoning beef.
- 8 cups low sodium beef broth Low sodium to control salt content.
- 0.25 cup soy sauce, or gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos For flavor; adjust according to dietary needs.
For the Vegetables and Toppings
- 4 cups mushrooms, sliced (shiitake, maitake or shimeji) Use any preferred variety.
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely minced Adds a fragrant flavor.
- 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced For aromatic flavor.
- 2 tablespoons scallion, finely chopped, plus more for garnish Adds freshness.
- 4 baby bok choy, halved baby bok choy Adds nutrition and texture.
- 3 soft boiled eggs, halved soft boiled eggs For richness and garnish.
- to taste Sesame seeds, for topping For garnish.
- to drizzle Sesame oil, optional for drizzling Adds depth of flavor.
For the Noodles
- 8 ounces ramen noodles, or two packages without the soup packet Choose your preferred type.
Instructions
Preparation
- Toss pot roast cubes with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat, spray with oil, and brown the beef on all sides for about 4 minutes.
- Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
Cooking
- In the same skillet, spray again and add the mushrooms, browning for 2 to 3 minutes while stirring halfway.
- Add ginger, garlic, and scallion, cook until aromatic for about 1 minute.
- Transfer mushrooms and aromatics to the slow cooker.
- Add beef broth and soy sauce to the slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for 6 hours.
- In the last 10 minutes of cooking, add ramen noodles and baby bok choy, cooking until tender.
Serving
- Serve bowls of ramen with halves of soft boiled eggs and top with scallions and sesame seeds, and a drizzle of sesame oil, if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the beef in soy sauce and ginger for a few hours before cooking. Feel free to add more vegetables like carrots, spinach, or bean sprouts for added nutrition. Adjust the seasoning to your taste by adding more soy sauce or a splash of vinegar.