Paleo Birria Ramen

Elevate your next meal with this Paleo Birria Ramen, a rich and flavorful fusion of traditional birria tacos and ramen, crafted to fit a paleo lifestyle. Tender, slow-cooked beef chuck roast is infused with an aromatic blend of guajillo, ancho, and chipotle chiles, alongside warm spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and cinnamon, resulting in a deeply savory broth. Instead of traditional noodles, this healthy twist features fresh spiralized zucchini, giving the dish a light, low-carb feel while maintaining its hearty essence. Topped with vibrant cilantro and a squeeze of lime, this dish brings nourishing comfort with every bite. Perfect for slow cooker meals, it's a satisfying gluten-free and grain-free alternative that delivers bold, satisfying flavors in every bowl.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:330 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef chuck roast
• 4 pieces dried guajillo chiles
• 2 pieces dried ancho chiles
• 1 piece dried chipotle chiles
• 1 large onion
• 6 pieces garlic cloves
• 1 piece cinnamon stick
• 2 pieces bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 medium fresh zucchini
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 whole lime

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the dried chiles by removing stems and seeds. Place them in a bowl and cover with hot water. Soak for 20 minutes until softened.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cut the beef chuck roast into large chunks. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Peel and quarter the onion. Peel the garlic cloves and set aside.

Step 4

Once chiles are softened, blend them with the soaked water, onion, garlic, cinnamon stick, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, apple cider vinegar, and 1 cup of beef broth to create a smooth marinade.

Step 5

Place the beef chunks into a large pot or slow cooker. Pour the marinade over the beef, ensuring it is well-coated.

Step 6

Add the remaining beef broth, bay leaves, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the pot.

Step 7

Cook on low heat for 5 hours, or until the beef is tender and can be easily shredded. If using a slow cooker, set on low for 8 hours.

Step 8

While the beef cooks, spiralize the zucchini to create zucchini noodles and set them aside.

Step 9

Once the beef is tender, remove from the pot and shred using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the pot.

Step 10

To serve, place zucchini noodles in serving bowls. Ladle the hot birria broth with beef over the noodles.

Step 11

Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3068.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2846.1

Total Fat 194.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 75.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 680.4mg	0%
Sodium 8956.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 104.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.8g	0%
Total Sugars 30.1g
Protein 197.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 516.7mg	0%
Iron 37.8mg	0%
Potassium 7019.4mg	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: 59.1%

Protein: 26.8%

Carbs: 14.1%