Need more birria in your life? Try these birria tacos next! They’re meaty, cheesy, and oh so delicious!
Birria Ramen Recipe
Birria ramen has been popping up everywhere recently. And for good reason! It combines tender and juicy birria meat with ramen noodles and a flavorful red chile sauce. I remember when I first tried birria ramen, I was a little unsure about the combination, but it ended up being so good! It’s a delicious Mexican twist on a classic comfort meal! You’ll be hooked once you try it for yourself. Once you are done with this ramen recipe, check out this homemade Ramen Seasoning that you use in this Easy Homemade Ramen!
Birria Ramen Ingredients
Okay bear with me, I know this is a pretty lengthy ingredient list. But you’ll be making the birria meat from scratch and you need to infuse it with all of those tasty flavors!
For the Beef:
Boneless Chuck Roast: The main source of protein, cut into bite-sized pieces for quicker cooking and soaking up the flavorful broth. Salt & Pepper: Simple seasonings to enhance the natural flavor of the beef. Olive Oil: Used for searing the beef in!
Consommé/Sauce:
Dried Chiles: Guajillo and ancho chiles provide smoky and earthy depth to the birria ramen broth. Onion & Tomato: Add sweetness, savory notes, and body to the sauce. Garlic: Because everything is better with a kick of savory garlic flavor! Spices: To season the broth for the birria ramen, I used a blend of pepper, cumin, coriander, oregano, smoked paprika, and kosher salt. Apple Cider Vinegar: Adds a touch of acidity to balance the richness and brighten the flavors in this birria ramen. Beef Broth & Water: Form the base of the flavorful consommé.
How to Make Birria Ramen
Keep in mind that the birria meat needs about 4 hours to slow cook, so this isn’t the best recipe to make if you’re short on time. But the good news is, once you’ve cooked the beef, it’s easy to store in the fridge and use later for a quick meal!
Ramen Noodles: I used dry instant ramen noodles, but you can also use fresh ramen noodles if you prefer! Birria Ramen Toppings: Jalapeno for spice, cilantro for freshness, lime for acidity, and of course- some soft-boiled eggs.
Preparing the Broth
Assembling the Ramen
Make it Spicier: Add a dash of sriracha or hot sauce to give your birria ramen more heat. More Toppings: You can top this dish with any number of your favorite toppings! I recommend shredded purple cabbage, sliced radish, green onions, or diced red onion in addition to the toppings mentioned in the recipe.
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