Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. Birria is a popular meat stew from Mexico of lamb, goat, or beef cooked low and slow in a seasoned chili sauce. It is served in different ways, but there are usually leftovers in our home, which is always a bonus. I’ll usually make birria tacos or birria ramen (Patty’s favorite!), but this particular recipe hits the spot in an entirely different way. If you’re looking for amazing comfort food that’s quick and easy to make, this is the dish you need. It’s loaded up with melty cheese, a bit like quesabirria in pizza form. Let’s talk about how to make birria pizza, shall we?
Pizza Dough. Make your own homemade pizza dough or use your favorite store bought dough. Cornmeal. Helps the dough from sticking to the baking sheet. Birria and Birria Consomé. You don’t need an entire pot. This recipe is idea for leftover Mexican birria stew. Shredded Cheese. Use Oaxaca cheese, Pepperjack, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, Mexican blend or other melty cheese. Jalapeno Peppers. Optional, for a spicy kick. Garnish. Red pepper flakes, hot sauce, fresh chopped herbs, lime wedges or slices.
Set it onto a pizza pan or stone that’s been lightly dusted with cornmeal, or use a lightly oiled baking sheet or cast iron pan. Bake the dough for 8-10 minutes to par cook the crust. This will ensure a crispier crust that isn’t soggy. Layer the pizza crust with birria consome (sauce), then birria meat, then shredded cheese, then jalapeno slices, and any of your other preferred toppings. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is browned and crispy, and the cheese is nice and melty. Boom! Done! Your delicious birria pizza is ready to serve. This is the perfect comfort food, cheesy pizza with all the flavors of Mexican birria. I do not recommend freezing the leftovers. That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy this easy birria pizza recipe. Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you, and if you decided to spice it up!
The Spicy Food Lovers’ Cookbook, by Mike Hultquist (affiliate link, my friends!)
