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Oven Baked 4 Ingredient Birria Ramen Noodles

A comforting dish of tender beef and hearty ramen noodles, baked in a flavorful birria sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 3-4 large chunks
  • 2 jars prepared birria-style cooking sauce or birria marinade with consomme base (24-ounce each)
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth Regular broth can be used, but watch the salt levels.
  • 6 packages instant ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded (3-ounce each) Break noodles before adding.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. Place the beef chuck in a casserole dish in a single layer.
  3. Pour the birria-style sauce over the beef, coating it well.
  4. Add the beef broth around the sides.
  5. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 2.5 to 3 hours until the beef is tender.
  6. Shred the beef in the dish and stir it into the broth.
Cooking
  1. Raise the oven temperature to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Break the ramen noodles and arrange them in the beef and broth mixture.
  3. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 10-12 minutes.
  4. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 3-5 minutes until noodles are fully cooked.
  5. Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve hot with optional garnishes like cilantro, lime wedges, cheese, or avocado. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat with a splash of beef broth.