Birria Pizza
8 small slices
Birria pizza is the ultimate fusion of tender Mexican birria, melty mozzarella, and a golden, crispy crust. Topped with rich consomé and fresh garnishes, this cheesy, flavorful pizza is perfect for using leftover birria and makes an unforgettable comfort meal.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups birria meat (shredded)
- 1 package pizza dough
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- ⅔ cup tomato sauce (or marinara sauce)
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- pinch of salt
For garnish & serving
- onion (chopped)
- cilantro (chopped)
- lime wedges
- birria consome
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix the tomato sauce with a pinch of salt and a little oregano. Set aside.
- Place the pizza dough on a baking sheet and stretch it gently with your hands until you reach your desired shape.
- Spread a thin, even layer of the tomato sauce over the dough.
- Bake the dough for about 5 minutes, or roughly half the time recommended on the package. This helps the crust set so it won’t get soggy later.
- Remove the dough from the oven and add a generous layer of mozzarella and scatter the birria meat on top.
- Return the pizza to the oven and bake until the bottom is crisp and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Once done, top with chopped onion, cilantro, and sliced chiles if you like a little extra heat.
- Serve immediately with warm birria consomé on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Pre-baking the dough keeps the pizza from getting soggy.
- Use leftover birria that still has a bit of juice; it keeps the pizza moist and flavorful.
- Add jalapeños or serrano peppers if you like extra heat
- Don’t skip the consomé, dipping is half the fun!
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1slice | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8.5g | Saturated Fat: 4.1g | Cholesterol: 38.5mg | Sodium: 589mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 2.4g