Birria Taco Ramen

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    4

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      7 hr

Appears in
Slurp: Simple Recipes to Elevate Your Noodles

By Dennis Yen

Published 2024

  • About

Have you ever heard of birria taco ramen? Let me explain. I’ve always believed certain elements of Mexican and Southeast Asian cuisine share striking similarities in spices and flavors. Birria is a spicy, sweet, salty, and exceptionally flavorful Mexican beef stew. The meat is marinated in dried chili peppers, chipotle in adobo, vinegar, and spices, then slow-cooked until it falls apart. By combining the rich liquid from the birria preparation with chicken broth, noodles, and toppings, we b