Birria Ramen Noodles Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lb Chuck Steak (trimmed of excess fat, cut into 2‑inch cubes)
• 1 bottle (12 oz) Pacifico Beer (room temperature)
• 2 cup Beef Stock (low‑sodium)
• 1 whole Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 head Garlic (peeled and minced)
• 1 bunch Green Onions (white and green parts sliced)
• 1/2 bunch Cilantro (roughly chopped, stems included)
• 1 package (3 oz) Ramen Noodles (any flavor, discard seasoning packet)
• 1/4 cup White Onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp Chipotle Sauce (store‑bought or homemade)
• to taste Salt (preferably kosher)
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Prep Aromatics

   Trim the green onions, slice the white parts thinly and set the green tops aside. Roughly chop the cilantro stems and leaves. Peel the garlic head and mince all cloves. Juice the lime and set aside.

   Time: PT5M

2. Season and Brown Steak

   Pat the chuck steak cubes dry, season generously with salt and pepper. Using the pressure cooker on sauté mode (or a skillet), brown the beef in batches until all sides develop a deep caramel color, about 3‑4 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: Medium‑high heat

3. Deglaze and Add Liquids

   With the cooker still on sauté, add the minced garlic and white onion tops, sauté for 30 seconds. Pour in the Pacifico beer, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Add the beef stock, lime juice, and the remaining cilantro stems. Return the browned steak to the pot.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: Medium heat

4. Pressure Cook the Beef

   Seal the pressure cooker and set to high pressure for 2 hours. Once the timer ends, allow a natural pressure release for 15 minutes, then quick‑release any remaining pressure.

   Time: PT2H15M

   Temperature: High pressure

5. Shred the Beef

   Open the cooker, remove the steak pieces and shred them with two forks until they fall apart. Return the shredded beef to the broth and stir in the chopped cilantro leaves and green onion tops. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

   Time: PT5M

6. Cook Ramen Noodles

   Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the ramen noodles and cook for 2 minutes (or according to package directions) until just tender. Drain and set aside.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Boiling

7. Assemble Bowls

   Divide the cooked noodles among four serving bowls. Ladle generous amounts of the beef and broth over the noodles. Top each bowl with a drizzle of chipotle sauce, a sprinkle of fresh white onion, and an extra pinch of cilantro if desired.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

520

Protein

35g

Carbohydrates

45g

Fat

15g

Fiber

3g