Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsEl AztecaRamen Birria Recipe

Ramen Birria Recipe

Inspired by El Azteca
Time2h 30m
Serves4

Beef and straight noodle ramen in rich birria broth. Served with onions, cilantro, & lime

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Ingredients

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Birria Broth

Garnish

Method

Prepare Birria Broth

  1. 1

    Toast the Chilies

    In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the dried guajillo and ancho chilies for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Remove and set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the Beef

    In a large pot, add beef chuck roast, water, toasted chilies, cumin seeds, oregano, garlic cloves (whole), chopped onion, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.

  3. 3

    Blend the Broth

    Remove the beef from the pot and set aside. Strain the broth into a blender, discarding solids. Blend until smooth, then return to the pot. Shred the beef into bite-sized pieces and add back into the broth.

  4. 4

    Adjust Seasoning

    Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to taste. Keep the broth warm on low heat.

Cook Ramen

  1. 5

    Boil the Noodles

    In a separate pot, bring water to a boil. Add the straight noodle ramen and cook according to package instructions, typically around 3-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Assemble and Serve

  1. 6

    Prepare Garnishes

    Chop the cilantro and onion. Cut the limes into wedges.

  2. 7

    Serve

    In a deep bowl, add a serving of cooked ramen noodles. Ladle the hot birria broth over the noodles. Top with chopped onions, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve immediately.

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