Description
Indulge in a comforting bowl of Slow Cooker Beef Ramen, a hearty and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any day of the week. Tender chuck roast simmered in a rich broth with aromatic lemongrass and earthy mushrooms, served with slurp-worthy ramen noodles and your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
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Chuck Roast:
- 2–3 pound chuck roast, seasoned with salt and pepper
Broth:
- 2 tablespoons butter, divided (sub plant-based)
- 2 heaping teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1/2 large sweet yellow onion, diced
- 4 1/2 cups beef broth
- 2 teaspoons lemongrass, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1–2 teaspoons lime zest (more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 4–5 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 pint baby bella mushrooms, sliced
Noodles and Toppings:
- 2 packages ramen noodles (discard seasoning packet)
- toppings: poached egg, fresh cilantro, garlic chili sauce, Sriracha, carrots, green onion or lime wedges
Instructions
- Sear Beef: Pat chuck roast dry, season, and sear in a skillet before transferring to the slow cooker.
- Sauté: Cook garlic and onion, deglaze with beef broth, then pour over the roast.
- Slow Cook: Combine broth, lemongrass, sesame oil, lime zest, and seasonings in the slow cooker; simmer for 4-8 hours.
- Mushrooms: Add mushrooms during the last 30 minutes to 1 hour of cooking.
- Shred + Taste: Shred beef, adjust seasoning if needed.
- Noodles: Add ramen noodles to the broth and cook until al dente.
- Serve: Divide broth, noodles, and beef into bowls, top with desired toppings.
Notes
- Feel free to customize toppings to suit your preferences.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute beef with tofu and use vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 450 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 3g
- Sodium: Approx. 1200mg
- Fat: Approx. 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 40g
- Fiber: Approx. 3g
- Protein: Approx. 30g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 100mg