Description
This Crispy Oven-Baked Birria Pizza is the ultimate fusion dish that combines the rich flavors of birria with the classic appeal of pizza. Perfect for using up leftover birria, this crispy pizza features tender beef, melted cheese, and savory birria consommé, served with a side of consommé for dipping. Quick to prepare and incredibly delicious, this pizza is perfect for lunch or dinner and will quickly become a favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 2–3 tbsp cornmeal
- 1 ½ cups birria consommé, divided
- 2 cups shredded Oaxaca or Mozzarella cheese
- 1 ½ cups leftover beef birria
- ½ medium red onion or white onion, thinly sliced into half moons
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 500°F. If using a pizza stone, place it on the bottom rack and allow it to heat for about 45 minutes.
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Roll or stretch the pizza dough to about ¼-½ inch thickness in the center, with slightly taller edges. Use parchment paper for easy transfer.
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Sprinkle a pizza peel or parchment paper with cornmeal, and transfer the dough onto it.
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Spread about ⅓ cup of birria consommé onto the dough, leaving the edges free.
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Sprinkle 1 ½ cups of shredded cheese over the consommé, then top with 1 ½ cups of leftover birria. Finish by adding the remaining cheese.
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Transfer the pizza to the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet, and bake for 10-15 minutes until the crust is crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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While the pizza bakes, heat the reserved consommé over medium-high heat or in the microwave. Once warm, transfer to a bowl for dipping.
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Once the pizza is done, let it cool slightly, then garnish with sliced onion and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and a side of warm birria consommé for dipping.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like Oaxaca, Monterey Jack, or shredded Pepper Jack.
- For a vegetarian version, replace the beef birria with veggies like mushrooms or bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pizza, Fusion Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American Fusion
