🤔 What is Birria Ramen?
Birria Ramen is the best of both worlds 🌎 — a flavorful mashup of Mexican beef birria stew and Japanese ramen noodles. It’s spicy, rich, and ridiculously satisfying. With tender shredded beef, bold consommé, and chewy ramen noodles, this bowl is pure comfort food with a twist! 🍲
🛒 Ingredients for Birria Ramen
🌮 For the Birria:
🥩 2.5 lbs beef chuck roast (or short ribs/oxtail)
🌶️ 4 dried guajillo chilies
🌶️ 2 dried ancho chilies
🌶️ 2 chipotle peppers in adobo
🍅 1 Roma tomato
🧅 1 small white onion (halved)
🧄 4 garlic cloves
🍎 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
🌿 1 tsp Mexican oregano
🥄 1 tsp cumin
✨ ½ tsp ground cloves
🍃 2 bay leaves
🧂 Salt & pepper to taste
🍖 4 cups beef broth or water
🍜 For the Ramen:
4 packs instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning)
🌿 Fresh cilantro, chopped
🧅 Diced white onion
🍋 Lime wedges
🥚 Soft-boiled eggs (optional)
🌶️ Jalapeño slices (optional)
🧀 Mozzarella or Oaxaca cheese (optional for dipping)
👨🍳 How to Make Birria Ramen – Step by Step
🔥 1. Toast & Soak the Chilies
Toast guajillo & ancho chilies in a dry pan for 30 secs, then soak in hot water for 10 mins to soften. 🌶️🔥
🌀 2. Blend the Sauce
Blend soaked chilies with:
Chipotle peppers
Tomato
Onion
Garlic
Vinegar
Oregano, cumin, cloves
1 cup broth
Blend until smooth & rich 🔥💃
🥩 3. Sear the Beef
Season beef with salt & pepper.
Sear chunks in oil until browned. Lock in flavor! 🔥
🍲 4. Simmer to Perfection
Pour sauce over beef. Add remaining broth & bay leaves.
Simmer low & slow (3–4 hrs) or use Instant Pot (1 hr).
Beef should shred easily with a fork. 💥
🥄 5. Strain the Broth
Remove beef and shred it.
Strain consommé for a smooth, bold broth.
This is where the magic lives. ✨
🍜 6. Cook the Ramen Noodles
Boil ramen noodles separately according to package.
Drain and get ready to build your bowl! 🍲
🧑🍳 Assemble Your Birria Ramen Bowl
Add ramen noodles to your bowl 🍜
Pour over hot birria broth 🥣
Top with shredded beef 🥩
Add diced onion, cilantro, lime, egg, and cheese 🧅🍋🥚🧀
Grab your spoon & chopsticks – enjoy! 🥢🔥
⭐ Tips for Next-Level Birria Ramen
Marinate beef in sauce overnight for deeper flavor 🛌🌶️
Use a mix of beef cuts for richness (chuck, shank, oxtail) 🐄
Make extra birria – it freezes beautifully! ❄️
Add cheese-stuffed ramen tacos on the side = 🤯🧀🌮
🔄 Variations to Try
🐔 Chicken Birria Ramen – Use boneless thighs
🌱 Vegan Birria Ramen – Use jackfruit or mushrooms + veggie broth
🌶️ Extra Spicy – Add more chipotle or crushed chili flakes
🧠 FAQs About Birria Ramen (SEO Gold!)
❓ Can I use pre-made birria?
Yes! Store-bought birria or birria spice mix works if you're short on time. Just heat with broth & go! ⏱️
❓ How spicy is birria ramen?
It’s medium-spicy 🔥. You can adjust heat by using fewer chilies or adding sour cream/lime to cool it down.
❓ How long does birria last?
5 days in the fridge 🧊
Up to 3 months in the freezer ❄️