Easy Authentic Birria Pizza Recipe for a Flavorful Mexican Twist

Birria pizza is a hit in the U.S., mixing Mexico's tender meat with Italy's pizza. It's cheesy, savoury, and full of bold flavours. Food fans across the country love its smoky spices, juicy beef, and tangy consommé.

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 50 mins

Cooking Method: Baking, Sauteing, Simmering

Cuisine: Mexican

Courses: Dinner, Lunch

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cooking Temp: 425 F

Servings: 4

Estimated Cost: $ 20

Calories: 750

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Description

Birria Pizza is a flavorful fusion of traditional Mexican birria and classic pizza. It features tender, slow-cooked beef birria layered over a crispy pizza crust, topped with melted cheese and rich birria sauce. This dish offers a delightful combination of savory, spicy, and cheesy flavors, making it a perfect choice for those seeking a unique and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

1 lb Beef Chuck Roast (shredded after cooking)
2 tbsp Olive Oil (for searing)
1/2 Onion (chopped)
4 Cloves Garlic (minced)
3 Dried Guajillo Peppers (stemmed and seeded)
2 DriedAncho Peppers (stemmed and seeded)
1 Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce
1 tsp Cumin (ground)
1 tsp Oregano (dried)
1/2 tsp Cloves (ground)
1/2 tsp Cinnamon (ground)
2 Bay Leaves
2 cups Beef Broth
2 cups Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
2 large Flour Tortillas or Pizza Dough (store-bought or homemade)
1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro (for garnish)
1/2 cup Diced Onion (for garnish)
Lime Wedges (for serving)

Instructions

1
Soak dried peppers in hot water for 15 minutes. Blend with chipotle, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, cloves, cinnamon, and a bit of broth to make the sauce.
2
Sear beef in olive oil. Add sauce, bay leaves, and remaining broth. Simmer until beef is tender (2–3 hours or use Instant Pot).
3
Remove beef, shred it, then return to the pot with the consommé.
4
Dip tortilla or dough in consommé and place on hot skillet. Add cheese, shredded beef, onion, and cilantro.
5
Bake at 425°F for 10–12 minutes until crisp, or pan-fry until golden.
6
Serve hot with dipping consommé and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Serving Size 1 pizza slice

Amount Per Serving
Calories 750kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g47%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Trans Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 85mg29%
Sodium 950mg40%
Potassium 600mg18%
Total Carbohydrate 30g10%
Dietary Fiber 3g12%
Sugars 3g
Protein 35g70%

Vitamin A 500 IU
Vitamin C 6 mg
Calcium 200 mg
Iron 4 mg
Vitamin D 100 IU
Vitamin E 3 IU
Vitamin K 25 mcg
Thiamin 0.4 mg
Riboflavin 0.5 mg
Niacin 7 mg
Vitamin B6 0.8 mg
Folate 60 mcg
Vitamin B12 2.5 mcg
Biotin 8 mcg
Pantothenic Acid 1.2 mg
Phosphorus 250 mg
Iodine 35 mcg
Magnesium 50 mg
Zinc 5 mg
Selenium 30 mcg
Copper 0.4 mg
Manganese 0.6 mg
Chromium 10 mcg
Molybdenum 15 mcg
Chloride 100 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Samantha Doe

Food and Lifestyle Blogger

Hi, I'm Samantha, a full-time food blogger, mother of 2 beautiful daughters and a lovely wife. I live in New Jersey with my family. Loves traveling, sharing new recipes, and spending time with my family.