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Birria Ramen
5 from 16 votes

Birria Ramen

Birria Ramen combines slow-cooked, tender chuck roast with a rich, spicy broth made from dried chiles, tomatoes, and traditional birria spices. The meat is seared, then simmered hours until shreddable, while a blended red chile sauce enriches the broth. This hearty preparation results in a savory ramen bowl featuring melt-in-your-mouth beef and flavorful broth paired with noodles for a satisfying meal.

Prep Time
45 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Servings: 8
Calories: 612 kcal
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Japanese, Mexican

Ingredients

For the Meat
  • 3-4 lbs chuck roast beef You can also use brisket or short rib! Depending on the type of meat you choose, it may alter the total cooking time.
  • 2 tsps salt for seasoning the beef
  • 1 tsps black pepper for seasoning the beef
For the Birria
  • 6 guajillo chiles de-seeded
  • 3 ancho chiles de-seeded
  • chiles de árbol to taste! this makes the birria spicy. Use 2-3 for a mild birria. 3-5 for a medium birria. 5-8 for a spicy birria!
  • 1 large white onion cut into large chunks
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 large tomato cut into large chunks
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 bouillon cube beef or chicken
  • water add water to the top of the pot!, as needed
Spices for Birria
  • 1 tbsps salt adjust to taste !
  • 2 tsps black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 2 tsps cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsps oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Aromatics
  • 5-6 bay leaf
  • handful black peppercorn
  • cinnamon stick
For garnish (optional)
  • 1/2 red onion chopped
  • bunch cilantro
  • Oaxaca cheese or, any cheese that melts well!
Ramen
  • ramen noodles

Instructions

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  1. Season your meat with salt and pepper. In a large pot, sear your meat in hot oil for 2-3 minutes on all sides or until your meat is brown. Set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add tomatoes, garlic and onions and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add in spices and aromatics . Then, add in your seared beef, beef broth, water and chilis. Cover and cook on medium low heat for 1 hour.
  3. After an hour, your peppers, and tomatoes will be softened. Remove them and add them to a blender with a bouillon cube. Blend until smooth. Add the blended peppers back into the pot and stir.
  4. Continue to simmer on low heat for 2-3 hours until the meat is tender.
  5. Once your meat is tender, remove, and shred with two forks, place back into the pot.
  6. In a separate pot, use 2 cups of birria (including meat) for every 1 pack of ramen and bring to a boil. Allow ramen to cook. Serve birria with your toppings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 612kcal (31%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 612

% Daily Value*

Calories 612kcal 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.