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Lemongrass Beef Ramen Recipe

Lemongrass Beef Ramen Recipe

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  • Author: Jasmine
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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:

  • 23 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
  • 12 teaspoons lime zest (more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 45 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

  1. Sear Beef: Pat chuck roast dry, season, and sear in a skillet before transferring to the slow cooker.
  2. Sauté: Cook garlic and onion, deglaze with beef broth, then pour over the roast.
  3. Slow Cook: Combine broth, lemongrass, sesame oil, lime zest, and seasonings in the slow cooker; simmer for 4-8 hours.
  4. Mushrooms: Add mushrooms during the last 30 minutes to 1 hour of cooking.
  5. Shred + Taste: Shred beef, adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Noodles: Add ramen noodles to the broth and cook until al dente.
  7. 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