Low Fat Birria Ramen

Transform your next noodle night with this mouthwatering Low Fat Birria Ramen, a lighter take on the traditional Mexican-inspired dish. Featuring tender, slow-cooked lean beef chuck bathed in a rich, smoky broth made from roasted tomatoes, caramelized onions, and a medley of dried guajillo and pasilla chiles, this recipe is packed with bold, authentic flavors while keeping it lighter on calories. Perfectly complemented by low-fat ramen noodles, vibrant toppings like fresh cilantro, crisp radishes, and green onions, and a zesty squeeze of lime, this hearty bowl reimagines comfort food with wholesome ingredients. Ready in just three easy-to-love hours, it’s a nourishing fusion that hits both health goals and taste buds, making it a perfect dinner for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:150 mins

Total Time:180 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Lean beef chuck
• 2 units Medium onions
• 3 units Large tomatoes
• 5 units Dried guajillo chiles
• 2 units Dried pasilla chiles
• 4 units Garlic cloves
• 2 units Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 6 cups Low sodium beef broth
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1 unit Lime
• 4 packages Low-fat ramen noodles
• 1 cup Radishes (sliced)
• 0.5 cup Green onions (sliced)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Slice the onions and tomatoes in half. Place them on a baking sheet along with the garlic cloves (skins on) and toast them in the oven for 20 minutes. This will bring out their flavors.

Step 3

Meanwhile, remove stems and seeds from the guajillo and pasilla chiles.

Step 4

Heat a skillet over medium heat, add the chiles, and lightly toast them for about 2 minutes until fragrant, then soak in hot water for 15 minutes to soften.

Step 5

Once the onions, tomatoes, and garlic are roasted, peel the garlic and transfer everything to a blender.

Step 6

Add the soaked chiles, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the blender and blend until smooth, adding a bit of the soaking water if needed for consistency.

Step 7

Cut the lean beef chuck into large chunks and place them in a slow cooker.

Step 8

Pour the blended chile mixture over the beef. Add bay leaves and low sodium beef broth.

Step 9

Cook on low for about 3 hours or until the beef is tender and shreds easily. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Step 10

Near the end of cooking, prepare the low-fat ramen noodles according to the package instructions, omitting any seasoning packets.

Step 11

Remove the bay leaves from the slow cooker, shred the beef with two forks, and mix it well with the broth.

Step 12

Serve the birria by placing a portion of the cooked ramen noodles in each bowl, ladle the beef birria and broth over the top.

Step 13

Garnish with fresh cilantro, sliced radishes, and green onions. Add a squeeze of lime to each bowl before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3646.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3047.3

Total Fat 120.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 544.3mg	0%
Sodium 9580.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 219.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 39.8g	0%
Total Sugars 38.4g
Protein 233.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 580.6mg	0%
Iron 38.2mg	0%
Potassium 7689.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.6%

Protein: 32.2%

Carbs: 30.3%