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Crispy Oven-Baked Birria Pizza Recipe

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This Crispy Oven-Baked Birria Pizza combines the rich, flavorful elements of traditional beef birria with the beloved texture and comfort of a crispy cheese pizza. Using fresh pizza dough, birria consommé, shredded cheese, and tender leftover beef birria, this recipe creates a decadent fusion dish perfect for a hearty snack or meal. Topped with fresh cilantro and thinly sliced red onions, and served with a warm consommé dip, it delivers a satisfying and uniquely delicious experience.

Ingredients

Pizza Base

  • 1 lb fresh pizza dough, store-bought or homemade
  • 2-3 Tbsp cornmeal

Toppings

  • 1½ cups birria consommé, divided
  • 2 cups shredded Oaxaca or Mozzarella cheese
  • 1½ cups leftover beef birria
  • ½ medium red onion or white onion, peeled, halved, and thinly sliced into half moons
  • Fresh cilantro, for serving
  • Lime wedges, optional for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven. Place a pizza stone on the bottom rack of your oven and preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C). If you don’t have a pizza stone, use a rimmed baking sheet or a large cast-iron skillet instead. Allow the stone or pan to heat for 45 minutes to ensure a crispy crust.
  2. Prepare the dough. Roll or stretch the pizza dough to your desired size on a lightly floured sheet of parchment paper. Aim for about ¼-½ inch thickness in the center with slightly thicker edges. If you have a pizza peel, sprinkle it with cornmeal and place the dough on it. Otherwise, assemble the pizza on parchment sprinkled with cornmeal to prevent sticking.
  3. Assemble the pizza. Spoon approximately ⅓ cup of birria consommé evenly over the dough, leaving the edges bare to form a crust. Sprinkle 1½ cups of shredded cheese over the consommé, then evenly spread 1½ cups of shredded beef birria atop the cheese. Finish by sprinkling the remaining ½ cup of cheese over the top.
  4. Bake the pizza. Carefully transfer the assembled pizza onto the preheated pizza stone or pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the crust becomes crispy and golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Heat the remaining consommé. While the pizza bakes, warm the reserved birria consommé gently either in the microwave or on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Transfer the warm consommé to a small bowl for dipping once ready.
  6. Garnish and serve. Remove the pizza from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Garnish the pizza with the thinly sliced red onion and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side and a cup of warm birria consommé for dipping.

Notes

  • Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
  • If your oven doesn’t reach 500°F (260°C), set it to the highest possible temperature for best results.
  • You can make this pizza in a pizza oven if you have one for an even crispier crust.
  • Cheese substitutions are flexible: try using Oaxaca, Mozzarella, a 4-Cheese Mexican blend, or shredded Pepper Jack for extra flavor and spice.

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