Slow Cooker Savory Stir-Fried Noodles with Ground Beef and Vegetables

Looking for a cozy, easy dinner that tastes like takeout but cooks while you go about your day? This Slow Cooker Savory Stir-Fried Noodles with Ground Beef and Vegetables is packed with flavor, tender veggies, and a delicious sauce that clings to every bite of noodle. Toss it all together and let your slow cooker do the magic!

🕓 Cook Time: 4–6 hours on LOW
🍽 Serves: 4–6

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef

• 2 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix

• 1 cup julienned carrots

• 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced

• 1/2 onion, thinly sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 1 tbsp brown sugar

• 1/2 tsp ground ginger

• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

• 8 oz cooked stir-fry noodles (lo mein, yakisoba, or spaghetti)

• 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

• Sesame seeds (optional garnish)

Instructions:

1. Brown the Ground Beef:
   In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.

2. Add to Slow Cooker:
   Transfer beef to the slow cooker. Add cabbage, carrots, bell pepper, onion, and garlic.

3. Mix the Sauce:
   In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, brown sugar, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the beef and veggies.

4. Cook:
   Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until vegetables are tender.

5. Add Noodles:
   Cook noodles according to package directions. About 15–20 minutes before serving, gently stir cooked noodles into the slow cooker to soak up the sauce.

6. Serve:
   Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Tips:

• Use ground turkey or chicken as a lighter option.

• Add snap peas, mushrooms, or baby corn for extra veggies.

• Double the sauce for extra flavor if you love it saucy!