Poor Man's Crock Pot Beefy Ramen Noodle Soup - Recipes That Crock! (2024)

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How long does ramen take to cook in a crockpot? ›

Cover; cook on LOW 8 hours or on HIGH 4 hours or until pork is tender.

Cooking: Cut beef Top Sirloin Steak lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick strips. Combine beef, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon seasoning from 1 ramen noodle package. Reserve remaining seasoning from packet for broth; discard second seasoning packet.

In this recipe, simple packaged ramen noodles are bulked up with pre-cut veggies like carrots and cabbage, and combined with lean ground beef to boost the protein, along with a super simple sauce that's salty, savory and a tad sweet. And the best part is that everything (including the noodles) cook in the crockpot!

When cooking pasta in the slow cooker, we recommend using thicker pasta noodles to help prevent overcooking. Try out fettuccine or bow tie, especially if it's your first go at it. Once you've started cooking, check the noodles every few minutes to see if they're fully cooked.

Pork belly is one of the most popular toppings in ramen. The soft textures and heartiness of the meat complement the pork flavors of the broth well. The crispy top of the meat is a textural contrast that will delight your taste buds.

For a nutty, Thai-inspired ramen hack, cook the noodles according to the instructions but ditch the flavor packet. Instead, whisk together sesame oil, peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger and pour it over the hot noodles. Add chopped scallions and sesame seeds for even more flavor.

Noodle's Secret ~ Kansui lye water. Japanese lye water called kansui is an indispensable auxiliary ingredient for ramen noodles, and it is no exaggeration to say that it produces the exquisite balance between ramen noodles unique koshi firmness and soup flavour.

Simple Add-ins. Quickly upgrade the flavor of any bowl of ramen by stirring in miso paste, chili bean sauce, Thai curry paste, Japanese curry powder, fish sauce, or vinegar. If it's a salty condiment, omit about half of the seasoning packet.

How do you deepen the flavor of ramen? ›

Cooking the noodles in stock can add flavor, and you can also add things like eggs or bacon. Soy sauce, herbs, and seaweed are also easy additions that can boost instant ramen's flavor.

Want to add some rich, sweet depth to your broth? A dollop of hoisin sauce or oyster sauce will do the trick, or add a touch of tomato paste. For a bit of salty richness, you could add a splash of soy sauce or even Worcestershire.

SOUP BASE INGREDIENTS: SALT, SUGAR CONTAINS LESS THAN 1% OF: MALTODEXTRIN, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CARAMEL COLOR, DEHYDRATED SOY SAUCE (WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), BEEF FAT, SPICES, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN, HYDROLYZED PROTEIN, YEAST EXTRACT, DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES (GALIC, ONION, CHIVE), LACTOSE, ...

To keep pasta from becoming mushy in the crock pot, be sure to check for doneness periodically and serve once they are tender. It takes slow cooker pasta 3 to 4 hours on low or 1 to 2 hours on high. Check pasta doneness sooner than later, especially as some slow cookers are more powerful than others.

Boil 1 ¼-cup of water, then remove the seasoning packet and dump the noodles into the water, along with any extra ingredients. Let it boil for around three minutes, and remove it from the heat. Stir in your flavoring, and it's done.

Bring 2½ cups of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add the noodles and cook for 2 minutes. Add the flavor packet, stir, and continue to cook for another 30 seconds.