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Flavorful Birria Ramen Bowl Recipe Easy Tender Beef and Rich Broth

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A delicious fusion of Mexican birria and Japanese ramen featuring tender slow-cooked beef and a rich, spicy broth served over chewy ramen noodles.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 4–5 dried guajillo chilies
  • 2 dried pasilla chilies
  • 6 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 large white onion, quartered
  • 5 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground oregano
  • 4 servings ramen noodles (fresh or dried)
  • Lime wedges, for serving
  • Chopped cilantro, for garnish
  • Diced white onion, for garnish
  • Queso fresco or cotija cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Toast guajillo and pasilla chilies in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute per side until fragrant but not burnt. Remove stems and seeds, then soak in hot water for 15 minutes until softened.
  2. Drain chilies and add to a blender with garlic, quartered onion, cumin, oregano, and 1 cup of beef broth. Blend until smooth, adding more broth if needed to reach a pourable consistency.
  3. Pat the chuck roast dry with paper towels. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides until a deep crust forms, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. Pour the chili sauce over the beef. Add remaining broth, bay leaves, and the quartered onion. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook gently for 3 hours or until beef is fork-tender. Stir occasionally and skim off any foam.
  5. Remove beef and shred with two forks. Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve into a clean pot to remove solids, then return to low heat to keep warm.
  6. Cook ramen noodles in a separate pot according to package instructions until al dente (about 5-7 minutes). Drain and divide into serving bowls.
  7. Ladle hot birria broth over noodles, top with shredded beef, diced onions, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Add queso fresco if desired.
  8. Serve immediately while hot and enjoy.

Notes

Toast chilies carefully to avoid burning for best flavor. Use low-sodium beef broth to control saltiness. Sear beef to lock in juices and add caramelized flavor. Strain broth for a clear soup. Cook noodles just before serving to avoid sogginess. Adjust spice level by reducing chilies or diluting broth. For gluten-free, substitute ramen noodles with rice or zucchini noodles.

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Keywords: birria ramen, birria beef, ramen bowl, slow-cooked beef, spicy broth, Mexican fusion, Japanese ramen, easy dinner, comfort food

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