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Experience a unique culinary blend with this Birria Ramen recipe, where the rich flavors of Mexican Birria meet the comforting essence of Japanese ramen. This fusion dish is flavorful and easy to prepare, making it a perfect meal for any day of the week.

Birria Ramen bowl with diced onion, jalapenos, eggs, and limes for garnish. Ready to serve.

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Quick and Easy Birria Ramen Recipe

Combining tender stew beef with traditional spices and hearty ramen noodles, this recipe brings a satisfying twist to your dinner table. It’s a fantastic way to enjoy the depths of Mexican spices intertwined with the beloved texture of ramen noodles.

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Ingredients for Birria Ramen

  • Stew Beef: Provides a hearty, meaty base for this flavorful dish.
  • Onion: Adds a subtle sweetness that complements the richness of the beef.
  • Garlic: Infuses the broth with a deep, aromatic flavor.
  • Birria Seasoning Packet: Traditional spices of Mexican Birria.
  • Water or Beef Stock: Forms the broth, enhancing the overall savoriness of the ramen.
  • Ramen Noodles: Centerpiece of the dish
  • Toppings: Customize with soft-boiled eggs, fresh cilantro, onions, lime wedges, and jalapeños for added zest.
Ingredients needed for the Barria ramen bowl, on a white table top.

How to Cook Birria Ramen in the Slow Cooker

STEP 1: In the bottom of your slow cooker, arrange the stew beef. Top with chopped onion and minced garlic for layered flavoring.

STEP 2: Sprinkle the Birria seasoning over the beef. Add water or beef stock to cover the ingredients, ensuring a flavorful broth.

Beef, onions, and seasonings layered in the slow cooker.

STEP 3: Cook on low for 4-6 hours. This slow cooking process allows the beef to become wonderfully tender and the flavors to fully develop.

STEP 4: About 20 minutes before serving, add the ramen noodles directly into the broth. Let them cook until tender, absorbing the rich and spicy broth.

Ramen noodles added to the broth for the Birria bowl.

STEP 5: Serve the ramen in bowls, garnished with your chosen toppings to enhance the dish with freshness and texture.

Scooping the Barria ramen recipe from the slow cooker into bowls before serving.

Tips for Making the Best Birria Ramen

  • Beef Cut Choices: Opt for chuck or brisket as these cuts break down beautifully over long cooking periods, enhancing the broth with rich flavors.
  • Broth Consistency: Adjust the broth to your liking by adding more or less stock or water, depending on how soupy you prefer your ramen.
  • Toppings Variety: Don’t hesitate to experiment with various toppings like radishes, green onions, or a squeeze of lime to bring brightness and balance to the hearty flavors.

Birria Ramen Variations

  • Spicier Version: Add more chilies or a spoonful of hot sauce to give your ramen an extra kick.
  • Vegetable Additions: Include chopped carrots or bell peppers for added nutrition and color.

FAQs for Birria Ramen

Can I make this recipe with chicken instead of beef?

Absolutely! Chicken thighs would work well as they remain tender and flavorful when slow-cooked.

How can I store leftovers?

Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making this a perfect meal for meal-prepping. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.

Is Birria Ramen suitable for freezing?

Yes, you can freeze the broth and meat separately from the noodles to maintain the best texture. Store in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.

Close up photo of Birria Ramen in a bowl, ready to eat.

This Birria Ramen is a warming, flavorful dish that’s sure to impress with its rich flavors and satisfying textures. Perfect for any season, it’s a hearty meal that combines the best of two beloved cuisines.

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Servings: 4

Birria Ramen

By JENNIFER GAMBLE
Tender birria beef slow cooks all day before getting tossed with ramen noodles and fabulous toppings.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 6 hours
Total: 6 hours 10 minutes
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Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker

Ingredients 

  • 2 pounds stew beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 ounce Birria seasoning, 1 seasoning packet
  • 4 cups beef stock
  • 10.75 ounces ramen noodles

Optional Toppings

  • 1 egg, boiled
  • 1/2 jalapeno, sliced
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 lime, sliced

Instructions 

  • In the bottom of your slow cooker, arrange the 2 pounds stew beef. Top with 1 small onion chopped, and 3 garlic cloves, minced for layered flavoring.
  • Sprinkle the 1 ounce Birria seasoning over the beef. Add water or 4 cups beef stock to cover the ingredients, ensuring a flavorful broth.
  • Cook on low for 4-6 hours. This slow cooking process allows the beef to become wonderfully tender and the flavors to fully develop.
  • About 20 minutes before serving, add the 10.75 ounces ramen noodles directly into the broth. Let them cook until tender, absorbing the rich and spicy broth.
  • Serve the ramen in bowls, garnished with your chosen toppings such as 1 egg, 1/2 jalapeno, 1/4 cup diced onion, 1/2 lime, to enhance the dish with freshness and texture.

Notes

Opt for chuck or brisket as these cuts break down beautifully over long cooking periods, enhancing the broth with rich flavors.
Don’t hesitate to experiment with various toppings like radishes, green onions, or a squeeze of lime to bring brightness and balance to the hearty flavors.
Add diced chilies or a spoonful of hot sauce to give your ramen an extra kick.

Nutrition

Calories: 727kcal, Carbohydrates: 60g, Protein: 65g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 182mg, Sodium: 2743mg, Potassium: 1431mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 757IU, Vitamin C: 11mg, Calcium: 104mg, Iron: 9mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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JENNIFER GAMBLE

Hello! I’m Jennifer, but you can call me Jen. I’m a wife and mom, cook, recipe developer, nutrition coach, and food photographer.

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  1. JENNIFER GAMBLE says:

    5 stars
    This Mexican fusion dish is a fantastic way to enjoy the depths of Mexican spices intertwined with the texture of ramen noodles.

    Reply