Description
When two beloved comfort foods collide—authentic birria and traditional ramen—you get an unbelievably rich and flavorful bowl of Birria Ramen.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Birria Beef and Broth:
- 2.5–3 lbs beef chuck roast or short ribs
- 2 dried guajillo chilies
- 2 dried ancho chilies
- 2 dried pasilla chilies (optional for depth)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo
- 1 tbsp adobo sauce (from the can)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
For the Ramen:
- 4 packs of ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- Optional: soft-boiled eggs, shredded cabbage, scallions, cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- Toast and soak the chilies: Remove stems and seeds from the dried chilies. Toast them in a dry pan for 30 seconds, then soak in hot water for 10–15 minutes until softened.
- Blend the sauce: In a blender, combine soaked chilies, chipotle, adobo sauce, onion, garlic, and spices. Add 1 cup beef broth and blend until smooth.
- Brown the beef: In a Dutch oven, sear the beef on all sides. Once browned, pour in the blended sauce, remaining broth, vinegar, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
- Simmer: Cover and simmer for 3 hours (or use a slow cooker on low for 8 hours) until the beef is fork-tender.
- Strain and shred: Remove the beef and shred it with forks. Strain the broth to remove solids and return the consommé to the pot.
- Boil ramen: Cook the ramen noodles according to package directions, then drain.
- Assemble: Add ramen to each bowl, pour over hot birria broth, and top with shredded beef and your favorite garnishes.
Notes
Use bone-in beef cuts like short ribs or chuck for the richest flavor.
Toast and soak chilies properly to unlock deep, smoky notes.
Blending the broth and straining it makes for a smooth, restaurant-quality consommé.
Let the beef simmer low and slow—this builds unbeatable tenderness and taste.
Taste and adjust salt and acid before serving for balance.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 bowls
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 26g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
Keywords: Savory Birria Ramen with Tender Beef and Rich Broth