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Delicious Birria Ramen with meat, noodles, cilantro, and onions in a ceramic bowl on a wooden table.

Birria Ramen: A Fusion of Mexican Spicy Stew and Japanese Comfort Noodles

Emilio Sandoval
Indulge in the rich flavors of traditional Mexican birria stew infused with the comforting slurpiness of Japanese ramen noodles in this unique and flavorful dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Japanese, Mexican
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Blender
  • large pot
  • Tongs
  • Soup bowls

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Beef Chuck Roast
  • 4 Dried Guajillo Chilies
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 8 oz Ramen Noodles
  • 4 Radishes
  • 1/2 cup, chopped Cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Beef Chuck Roast - Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the roast until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  • Make the Birria Broth - In a blender, combine the dried guajillo chilies, garlic, onion, vinegar, oregano, cumin, cloves, and bay leaves with 2 cups of hot water. Blend until smooth to create the flavorful birria paste.
  • Braise the Beef - Pour the birria paste over the seared beef in the Dutch oven. Add enough water to cover the meat and bring to a simmer. Cover the Dutch oven and transfer to a preheated oven, cooking at 325°F (165°C) for 3 hours until the beef is tender and falls apart easily.
  • Prepare the Ramen Noodles - Cook the ramen noodles according to package instructions in a separate pot. Drain and set aside.
  • Serve the Birria Ramen - Shred the braised beef with tongs and assemble the birria ramen bowls by placing a portion of noodles in each bowl, ladling the rich birria broth over them, and topping with shredded beef, sliced radishes, chopped cilantro, and any desired garnishes.