Instructions
Creating Perfect Birria Pizza involves a few steps, primarily focused on preparing the birria and then assembling the pizza. Follow these steps for a delicious outcome:
1. Prepare the Birria:
– Start by removing the stems and seeds from the dried guajillo and ancho chiles.
– In a dry skillet, toast the chiles over medium heat for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
– Place the toasted chiles in a blender with garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and 1 cup of beef broth. Blend until smooth.
– In a large pot, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Add the beef and brown on all sides.
– Pour the blended sauce over the browned meat, add the remaining beef broth, and season with salt.
– Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and let simmer for about 3 hours or until the meat is tender.
2. Prepare the Pizza Dough:
– Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
– Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.
– Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Assemble the Pizza:
– Once the birria is ready, shred the meat with two forks and spread it evenly over the pizza dough.
– Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the top.
– Add sliced red onion and any optional toppings you desire.
4. Bake the Pizza:
– Place the pizza in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.
5. Garnish and Serve:
– After baking, remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
– Serve with lime wedges on the side for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 slices
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Protein: 25g