Ramen de Birria (Birria Ramen)
Rice noodles in hot, chilli-red birria broth with tender beef, crunchy onion, coriander and a squeeze of lime.
Made with Pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas) and Birria adobo and consomme. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time3 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £6.49 a head
- Oven160°C (140°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 160°C (140°C fan). Season the beef with the salt and put it in a casserole.
- 2
Add 600 ml of your ready made birria adobo and consomme (see the base recipe) and the water. Cover and cook in the oven for 2 hours 30 minutes, until the beef shreds.
150 min - 3
Lift out the beef and shred it. Strain the cooking liquid into a pan, add the remaining 400 ml of birria broth and skim off most of the fat. Bring to a boil, then keep hot.
- 4
Cook the rice noodles in boiling water following the packet time, then drain well.
- 5
Divide the noodles between four bowls and pile on the beef. Ladle over the boiling broth.
- 6
Top with chopped onion, coriander, radish and your ready made pickled red onions (see the base recipe). Serve with lime wedges.
Tips
- Rice noodles keep the bowl gluten free. If you do not need that, use fresh ramen noodles for a chewier bite.
- Pour the broth over the noodles while it is boiling hot so they warm through and stay bouncy.
- Add a spoonful of the red fat on top of each bowl for extra flavour and colour.
- A soft boiled egg on top is a popular addition for non egg-free eaters.
Storing and freezing
Keep the beef and broth in the fridge for up to 3 days. Cook noodles fresh. Reheat the broth until it boils and the beef until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
What is birria ramen?
It is a modern Mexican-American dish where ramen-style noodles are served in birria consomme with shredded meat. It follows birria tacos as a popular way to enjoy the broth.
Which noodles are best?
Fresh ramen noodles suit best if you can eat wheat. For gluten free, use flat rice noodles or gluten free ramen noodles, and check the label.
Can I make the soup spicier?
Yes. Stir in a little salsa taquera or a few chopped fresh chillies at the table. The base is medium heat as written.
More made with pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas)
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EFNFSticky Tofu Rice Bowls with Pickled Red Onions
GFDFEFTacos de Carnitas con Cebolla Encurtida (Carnitas Tacos)
DFEFNFSee every dish made with pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas)
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.