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Crispy Oven-Baked Birria Pizza

Crispy Oven-Baked Birria Pizza: A Flavor-Packed Delight

This Crispy Oven-Baked Birria Pizza combines savory leftover birria with a crispy crust for a delicious twist on traditional pizza.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza Base
  • 1 package Fresh Pizza Dough store-bought or homemade
  • 2 tablespoons Cornmeal optional but recommended
For the Toppings
  • 1.5 cups Birria Consommé divided
  • 2 cups Shredded Oaxaca or Mozzarella Cheese or Pepper Jack for heat
  • 1.5 cups Leftover Beef Birria
  • 0.5 medium Red or White Onion thinly sliced
  • to taste Fresh Cilantro for garnish
  • 1 Lime Wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • pizza stone or baking sheet
  • Rolling Pin
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crispy Oven-Baked Birria Pizza
  1. Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C) for at least 45 minutes, placing a pizza stone or baking sheet inside.
  2. Roll out the fresh pizza dough to about ¼-½ inch thick on a floured surface.
  3. Spread ⅓ cup of the birria consommé evenly across the rolled-out dough, leaving the outer edges bare.
  4. Sprinkle 1½ cups of shredded cheese over the consommé.
  5. Distribute the leftover beef birria evenly on top of the cheese.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of the beef birria.
  7. Transfer the assembled pizza onto the preheated stone or baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes.
  8. Warm the reserved birria consommé for dipping.
  9. Once baked, top the pizza with sliced onions and fresh cilantro, and serve hot with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh for optimal texture and flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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