Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Noodles

 Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Noodles

 Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup matchstick carrots
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, sliced
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger (or 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thicker sauce)
• 2 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
• Green onions (for garnish)
• Sesame seeds (optional)

 Instructions

1. Brown the beef (optional but better flavor):
   In a pan, cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
2. Add to slow cooker:
   Add beef, carrots, bell pepper, onion, garlic, beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and ginger.
3. Cook:
   • Low: 4–6 hours
   • High: 2–3 hours
4. Thicken sauce (optional):
   Mix cornstarch + water, stir into slow cooker 20–30 minutes before serving.
5. Add noodles:
   Break ramen noodles in half and stir them in. Cook on HIGH for 10–15 minutes until soft.
6. Serve:
   Top with green onions and sesame seeds.

 Tip

Don’t add the noodles too early or they’ll get mushy — always add at the end.