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Birria Pizza recipe

Jada Parker
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!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican-American Fusion
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal

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.
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