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Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles with Vegetables Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for busy days. Ground beef is browned and slow-cooked with matchstick carrots, red bell pepper, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, and beef stock, then combined with tender ramen noodles for a comforting meal finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and fresh green onions.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 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 Additional Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef: Add the ground beef to a hot skillet and brown it over medium-high heat. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to break up the beef as it cooks. Once the beef is browned, add minced garlic and cook for another two minutes to develop flavor.
  2. Transfer to slow cooker: Transfer the browned ground beef and garlic to the slow cooker. Add matchstick carrots, sliced red bell pepper, and chopped green onions, reserving some green onions for garnish later.
  3. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, mix the low sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, and beef stock until combined. Pour the sauce over the beef and vegetable mixture in the slow cooker and stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
  4. Slow cook: Cover and cook on the low setting for 4 to 6 hours, allowing flavors to meld and vegetables to soften.
  5. Add noodles: About 30 minutes before the end of cooking, add the dry ramen noodles to the slow cooker. Bury the noodles in the sauce to ensure they are fully covered and cook on low for an additional 30 minutes or until the noodles are tender.
  6. Stir and serve: Once noodles are cooked, stir the mixture gently to combine. Portion the beef and noodles into bowls for serving.
  7. Garnish: Sprinkle the dish with sesame seeds and the reserved chopped green onions to add a fresh, crunchy finish.

Notes

  • Discard the flavor packets from the ramen noodles or save them for another use as they add unnecessary salt and seasoning.
  • If preferred, you can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
  • Adjust the brown sugar quantity to your taste if you prefer a less sweet or sweeter sauce.
  • Ensure noodles are fully submerged in the sauce for even cooking in the slow cooker.
  • This dish stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.

Find it online: https://recipefeastful.com/slow-cooker-beef-and-noodles-with-vegetables-recipe/