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Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles Recipe

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A comforting Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles recipe featuring tender ground beef, colorful vegetables, and soft ramen noodles slowly cooked in a savory soy and brown sugar sauce. Perfect for an easy, flavorful dinner with minimal prep and hands-off cooking.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Meat and Vegetables

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup matchstick carrots
  • 1 red bell pepper, cored and sliced
  • 2-3 green onions, roughly chopped (reserve some for garnish)
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced

Sauce and Noodles

  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 3/4 cups beef stock
  • 2 packets dry ramen noodles (discard flavor packets)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Brown the Beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon or spatula, until browned. Add the minced garlic and cook for another two minutes to release its aroma.
  2. Transfer to Slow Cooker: Move the browned beef and garlic into the slow cooker. Add the matchstick carrots, sliced red bell pepper, and chopped green onions (reserve some green onions for garnish).
  3. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, and beef stock. Pour this over the beef and vegetable mixture in the slow cooker and stir to combine thoroughly.
  4. Slow Cook: Set the slow cooker to the low setting and cook for 4 to 6 hours to allow flavors to meld and vegetables to soften.
  5. Add Noodles: About 30 minutes before the end of cooking, add the two packages of dry ramen noodles to the slow cooker, burying them in the sauce to ensure they’re covered. Discard flavor packets or save for another use.
  6. Finish Cooking: Continue cooking on low for another 30 minutes, or until the noodles have softened. Stir gently to incorporate the noodles into the sauce.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Portion the beef and noodle mixture into bowls and garnish with sesame seeds and the reserved green onions. Enjoy hot.

Notes

  • Discard the ramen seasoning packets as they contain excess salt and additives; alternatively, save for another recipe if desired.
  • For a thicker sauce, reduce the beef stock slightly or cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes if your slow cooker allows.
  • Feel free to substitute beef stock with chicken or vegetable stock to adjust flavor.
  • This recipe can be doubled for larger groups; just ensure your slow cooker is large enough.
  • If you prefer, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours 0 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/slow-cooker-beef-and-noodles-recipe/