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Bowl of Birria Ramen featuring beef, noodles, and savory broth.

Birria Ramen

A cozy and rich dish combining slow-cooked beef birria and ramen noodles in a flavorful chili broth, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Mexican
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Birria
  • 2 lbs chuck roast Tender cut of beef great for slow cooking.
  • 4 each dried guajillo chiles Adds a deep flavor; use milder chiles for less heat.
  • 3 each dried ancho chiles Provides a sweet and smoky flavor.
  • 1 medium onion Chopped.
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 2 cups beef broth Or water.
  • 1 bay leaf bay leaf Enhances flavor.
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp oregano Preferably Mexican oregano.
  • 1 tbsp vinegar or lime juice To finish the broth.
  • salt To taste.
  • optional spices (cinnamon or clove) For added warmth.
For the Ramen Bowl
  • 8 oz ramen noodles Fresh or dried, cooked separately.
  • 1 each lime Cut into wedges.
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion For topping.
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro For garnish.
  • 1 soft boiled egg optional For topping.
  • 2 tsp chili oil Optional for additional spice.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Step 1: Snip the dried chiles, shake out most of the seeds, and soak them in hot water until soft (15-20 minutes).
  2. Step 2: Blend the softened chiles with garlic, onion, tomatoes (or a bit of tomato paste), cumin, oregano, salt, and some soaking water until smooth.
  3. Step 3: If desired, brown the chuck roast in a pot for 10 minutes for deeper flavor.
Cooking
  1. Step 4: Pour in the chile sauce, add beef broth or water, toss in a bay leaf, and simmer covered until the beef shreds easily (2.5 to 3.5 hours on stovetop).
  2. Step 5: Remove beef, shred it, and taste the broth. Add salt and a squeeze of lime if needed.
  3. Step 6: Cook ramen noodles in a separate pot according to package instructions and drain them well.
Assembly
  1. Step 7: In each bowl, place noodles, ladle in hot consomé, add shredded beef, then top with onion, cilantro, and lime. Optionally, drizzle a spoonful of skimmed fat from the pot for richness.

Notes

For a balanced meal, consider pairing with a fresh salad or light side dishes.