Spicy Birria Ramen Recipe in Just 2.5 Hours!
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A fusion dish combining traditional Mexican birria with Japanese ramen for a rich, flavorful meal.
- Author: eva
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 3 hrs
- Total Time: 3 hrs 20 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Low Lactose
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 dried guajillo chilies, deseeded
- 2 dried ancho chilies, deseeded
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 packs ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the beef chunks on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Add dried chilies, cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika. Stir for 1 minute.
- Return beef to the pot. Pour in beef broth and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2.5 hours until beef is tender.
- Remove beef and shred. Strain the broth and return to the pot.
- Cook ramen noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Divide noodles into bowls. Ladle hot birria broth over them. Top with shredded beef.
- Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust chili quantity for desired spice level.
- For extra richness, skim fat from the broth and serve on the side for dipping.
- Leftover broth freezes well for future use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg