Can I use different noodles?

Yes. Ramen noodles work best for texture, but rice noodles or lo mein noodles also fit the recipe well. Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli Ramen stays versatile that way.

What cut of beef is best?

Top sirloin works very well, but flank steak or chuck roast can also be used if sliced properly. Thin strips usually give the best result.

Can I make this in a wok?

Yes. Cook the beef and sauce together first, boil the noodles separately, then combine everything in the wok. That method creates a faster version of Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli Ramen .

Why is my sauce too salty?

Most often, the soy sauce is the culprit. Stick with low-sodium soy sauce and remember that broth adds salt too.

Can I use ground meat?

You could, but thinly sliced beef gives a better texture. Ground meat changes the feel of the dish, especially with the noodles and broccoli. That is why Ground Sirloin Crockpot Recipes style substitutions are possible, but sliced beef usually tastes better here.

Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli Ramen | Easy Crockpot Meals Asian-Style Comfort Food

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A cozy, better-than-takeout dinner made with tender beef, broccoli, and ramen noodles simmered in a savory-sweet sauce. Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli Ramen gives you a full family meal with almost no hands-on work.

Author: Irma
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Dinner

Ingredients

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1 ½ lb Steak, cut into strips
1 Red bell pepper, sliced
1 cup Beef broth
½ cup Low-sodium soy sauce
½ cup Brown sugar
3 tbsp Sesame oil
½ tsp Red pepper flakes
3 cloves Garlic, minced
3 Green onions, sliced
2 tbsp Cornstarch
2 cups Broccoli florets
2 packages Ramen noodles
Sesame seeds, for garnish

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Instructions

Place the beef and bell pepper into the slow cooker.
Add the sliced steak and the red pepper strips directly to the crockpot. Spread them out a bit so the sauce can reach every piece.
Mix the sauce in a separate bowl.
Stir together the beef broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, sliced green onions, and cornstarch. Keep stirring until the mixture looks smooth and the cornstarch disappears into the liquid.
Pour the sauce over the meat.
Transfer the sauce into the slow cooker and make sure it covers the beef and peppers well. This helps Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli Ramen develop flavor from the inside out.
Cook until the beef turns tender.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours. Check the meat toward the end of the cooking window. It should feel tender and easy to slice or bite through.
Add the broccoli and ramen at the end.
About 30 minutes before serving, add the broccoli florets and the ramen noodles. Stir everything together so the noodles begin to soften and the broccoli warms through. Keep an eye on the texture and stir a few times so the noodles do not stick.
Finish and serve.
Spoon the Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli Ramen into bowls and sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Add extra green onions if you like a fresher finish, then serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 804kcal
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 2355mg
Fat: 42g
Carbohydrates: 66g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 44g
Cholesterol: 104mg

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