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Hands sprinkle cheese on a flatbread topped with shredded barbacoa beef.

Birria Pizza Recipe: A Flavorful Fusion Dish


  • Author: MARY
  • Total Time: 1 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices (1 pizza 1x

Description

This Birria Pizza recipe fuses the rich flavors of Mexican birria with the cheesy, crispy goodness of pizza. Perfect for adventurous food lovers!


Ingredients

Scale
  • For the Birria:
    • 2 pounds beef chuck roast or short ribs
    • 3 dried guajillo chiles
    • 2 dried ancho chiles
    • 1 white onion, quartered
    • 4 garlic cloves
    • 1 cinnamon stick
    • 1 tablespoon cumin
    • 2 teaspoons oregano
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 6 cups beef broth
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Pizza Base:
    • 1 pound pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
    • 1 cup birria consommé (from the prepared birria)
    • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 1 cup Oaxaca cheese (optional)
    • Fresh cilantro, chopped
    • Sliced onions or pickled onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Birria:
    • Soak dried chiles in warm water. Blend with garlic, onion, and soaking liquid.
    • Sear the beef, add chili paste, spices, and broth, and simmer until tender.
  2. Prepare the Dough:
    • Roll out the pizza dough and brush it with reserved birria fat. Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
  3. Assemble the Pizza:
    • Spread consommé over the dough, add birria meat, and top with mozzarella and Oaxaca cheese.
  4. Bake the Pizza:
    • Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
  5. Serve and Enjoy:
    • Slice and serve with birria consommé for dipping, and garnish with cilantro and lime.

Notes

  • Adjust spice levels by adding or reducing the number of chilies.
  • For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free pizza crust.
  • Leftovers can be reheated in the oven or skillet to maintain crispness.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Mexican Fusion
  • Cuisine: Mexican - italy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 450 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 28 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 50 mg

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