Description
This birria pizza combines the smoky, savory flavors of traditional Mexican birria with the cheesy, crispy goodness of pizza. Perfect for a unique dinner that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
For the Birria:
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast or short ribs
- 3 dried guajillo chilies
- 2 dried ancho chilies
- 2 dried pasilla chilies
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
- 2 tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cups beef stock
For the Pizza:
- 1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup reserved consomé (birria broth)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded Oaxaca cheese
- 1 cup shredded birria meat
- 1/4 cup sliced red onions
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Birria
- Prepare the chilies: Rehydrate dried guajillo, ancho, and pasilla chilies in hot water for 10 minutes.
- Blend marinade: Blend the softened chilies, garlic, onion, tomatoes, vinegar, cumin, and oregano into a smooth paste.
- Marinate the meat: Coat the beef with the chili paste and let it marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Cook the birria: Sear the marinated meat in a large pot. Add the cinnamon stick and beef stock, and simmer for 4–6 hours until tender. Shred the meat and reserve the consomé.
Step 2: Prepare the Pizza Base
- Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough and place it on a parchment-lined baking sheet or pizza stone.
- Mix consomé with tomato paste and spread it over the dough as a sauce base.
Step 3: Assemble the Pizza
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Oaxaca cheese evenly over the dough.
- Add shredded birria meat and sliced red onions on top.
- Drizzle a little extra consomé for added flavor.
Step 4: Bake
- Bake the pizza for 12–15 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier pizza, add pickled jalapeños or chili flakes.
- Save leftover birria meat and consomé for tacos or quesadillas.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 30 minutes (includes birria cooking)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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