Slow cooker birria ramen is a dump-and-set recipe which means a handful of ingredients get thrown in the crockpot to cook low and slow until the meat is tender. Then we introduce our Mexican flavors to our Japanese ramen noodles and serve it with a soft-boiled egg, cilantro, onion, and lime juice on top. If you like to spice things up a bit, add some jalapeno to yours!
My slow cooker beef ramen has been made thousands and thousands of times since I first shared it so I wanted to offer another twist. This slow cooker birria ramen recipe provides all of that yumminess of classic beef birria and combines it with the elements of traditional ramen!
The consumme made from slow cooking birria beef has got to be one of the most flavorful broths I’ve ever had. Traditionally it’s made wtih a variety of dried chiles for depth of flavor, onions and spices that simmer as the meat (either lamb or beef) cooks.
However, the secret to making a dish easier for busy families is taking shortcuts when necessary. So, instead of using specialty ingredients for the broth, we’re using a birria seasoning packet instead!
A piping hot bowl of these beautiful rich Asian and Mexican flavors is the ultimate in comfort food and will become one of your favorite fusions!
Beef Birria Ramen
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Rich flavors combined with simplicity and comfort.
- We always love a good dump-and-set recipe.
- Slurpy noodles, flavorful broth, and tender meat.
- Made simple with a handful of easy-to-find ingredients.
Helpful Tools
- Slow Cooker
- Veggie Chopper – for the onion, I hate dicing onions lol
Ingredients
Below is a list of the ingredients youāll need to gather to make this recipe, why you need them, and possible substitutions. Scroll all the way down for the full recipe card with measurements.
Jump- Stew beef: This beef already comes cubed and is easy to just toss in. Alternatively, you can cube your own chuck or round roast.
- White onion and garlic: Diced onion and minced garlic add aromatic flavors and are a key component in making birria.
- Birria seasoning: Just one packet replaces the chili peppers and spices. They should be easy to find in your market’s spice aisle, or you can order it.
- Water or beef stock: If using beef stock for extra flavor, you’ll want to use low sodium because the seasoning packet will contain salt.
- Ramen noodles: Whole foods and Costco (and most big box grocery stores) sell ramen noodles. If you can’t find them, you can use the packages that come with seasoning, just discard those packets.
- Optional toppings: Soft boiled egg, cilantro, sliced green onion, lime, jalapeno.
How to make Birria Ramen
This section shows you how to make this recipe, with process photos showing the steps to help you visualize it. For full instructions, including amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card below.
Jump- Step One: Add the stew beef, onion, garlic, and water to the crockpot. Sprinkle in the seasoning packet.
- Step Two: Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours until the beef is tender.
- Step Three: 20 minutes before serving, add the ramen noodles into the crockpot. Replace the cover and let the noodles cook until tender.
- Step Four: Serve in a bowl with all your favorite toppings!
Every slow cooker runs differently. Times given are a general recommendation and should be tested in your own slow cooker and adjusted as needed.
- If using the Maruchan brand of ramen noodles, you’ll need 3 but discard the seasoning packages.
- For extra heat, add a squirt of sriracha sauce.
- Have extra lime wedges and various toppings for people to choose their own.
- To make a soft-boiled egg, place an egg or two in a pot. Cover with water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, remove the pot from heat, cover with a lid and let it sit for 9 minutes. Drain, peel, and voila.
- Check out my slow cooker chicken ramen recipe for how to cook the egg right in the slow cooker!
- Serve with chopsticks (or a fork) for the noodles and a spoon for the broth.
Storage & Reheating
How to store leftovers
Keep leftover birria ramen in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating Instructions
You can heat up your leftovers in the microwave or on the stove. If you are serving it with an egg, it’s always nice to make a fresh one.
Need more slow cooker recipes? Try these:
Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken Noodles
Leftover Slow Cooker Turkey Noodle Soup
Slow Cooker Meatball Stroganoff
Click here to view my entire collection of slow cooker recipes.
Slow Cooker Birria Ramen Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds stew beef
- 1 small white onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ounce birria seasoning
- 4 cups water or low sodium beef stock
- 10.75 ounce ramen noodles
- soft boiled egg, cilantro, onion, lime, jalapeno optional toppings
Instructions
- To the basin of a 6 quart slow cooker, add the stew beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, birria seasoning packet, and water.2 pounds stew beef, 1 small white onion, 3 cloves garlic, 1 ounce birria seasoning, 4 cups water
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or until the beef is tender.
- Approximately 20 minutes before serving, add the ramen and cover and cook until tender.10.75 ounce ramen noodles
- Serve in bowl and top with your favorite toppings.soft boiled egg, cilantro, onion, lime, jalapeno
Notes
- Whole Foods or Costco sell ramen noodles (& probably your market of choice), but if you can’t find them, ramen noodle packets (the Maruchan brand) can be used – use 3 and omit the seasoning packets.
- Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Water or beef broth will work for the liquid. If using beef broth, you’ll likely want to use low sodium because the birria seasoning packet is generally high in salt.
- If you’re after extra heat, add a squirt of Sriracha.Ā
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate and provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used in your recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
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