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Amazing Birria Ramen Recipe: Bold, Beefy, and Totally Irresistible

Amazing Birria Ramen in rustic bowl with toppings

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A flavorful fusion dish combining tender birria-style shredded beef with rich, savory ramen noodles and broth.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 guajillo chilies, seeded and stemmed
  • 2 ancho chilies, seeded and stemmed
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp black peppercorns
  • 1/4 tsp cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 lb ramen noodles
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped white onion
  • Lime wedges
  • Boiled eggs, halved (optional)
  • Radishes, thinly sliced (optional)

Instructions

1. Sear the beef chuck roast in a Dutch oven until browned on all sides.

2. Add the quartered onion, smashed garlic, guajillo chilies, ancho chilies, cumin seeds, oregano, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon stick, and bay leaves to the pot.

3. Pour in the beef broth and season with salt.

4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 3–4 hours, or until the beef is very tender.

5. Remove the beef from the broth and shred it using two forks.

6. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot, discarding the solids.

7. Return the shredded beef to the broth and keep warm.

8. Cook the ramen noodles according to package directions.

9. Divide the cooked ramen noodles among serving bowls.

10. Ladle the hot birria broth and beef over the noodles.

11. Garnish with chopped cilantro, chopped white onion, lime wedges, and optional toppings like boiled eggs and radishes.

Notes

For a spicier broth, leave some seeds in the dried chilies.

You can prepare the birria ahead of time, as the flavors deepen overnight.

Adjust seasoning to your preference.