What is in pizza birria?

Birria pizza includes shredded beef birria, melty cheese like Oaxaca or mozzarella, consommé (the spiced broth used to stew the meat), and a crispy crust—usually pre-baked or skillet-cooked. It's often topped with chopped onions, fresh cilantro, and lime juice. Some versions also include jalapeños or avocado. This fusion dish combines the flavors of traditional Mexican birria with the comfort of cheesy pizza, making it a delicious, bold hybrid perfect for dipping into consommé.

Why is birria suddenly so popular?

Birria became popular thanks to social media—especially TikTok and Instagram—where viral videos showed melty quesabirria tacos dipped in consommé. The trend spread quickly, with home cooks and restaurants experimenting with birria ramen, birria pizza, and birria grilled cheese. Its rich, comforting flavor, combined with the fun of dipping, helped birria capture a wide audience beyond Mexican food lovers. Now, dishes like birria pizza bring those same deep flavors to a new format.

What’s birria made of?

Traditional birria is made from beef, goat, or lamb that’s slow-cooked in a spiced broth made from dried chiles (like guajillo and ancho), garlic, onions, and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. For birria pizza, beef chuck roast is most common. The meat is seared, simmered for hours, then shredded and served with its flavorful consommé. It’s rich, aromatic, and perfect for layering over pizza crusts or folding into tacos.

Is birria Mexican or Spanish?

Birria is 100% Mexican in origin. It comes from the state of Jalisco, with variations found in Michoacán and other regions. It was traditionally made using goat, but today beef birria is more common. The name "birria" refers to the spiced stew itself, not any one specific meat. Though Spanish colonizers influenced some Mexican food traditions, birria is deeply rooted in Mexican culture and often served during festivals, holidays, and family gatherings.

Birria Pizza Recipe: 5-Star Flavor Twist You’ll Love

Description

This birria pizza combines slow-cooked beef birria, cheese, and a crispy crust with consommé on the side. A Mexican-Italian fusion perfect for dinner or parties.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs beef chuck roast

2 dried guajillo chiles

2 dried ancho chiles

1 chipotle in adobo (optional)

4 garlic cloves

1 small onion

1 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp cumin

½ tsp cinnamon

3 whole cloves

1 bay leaf

1 tbsp vinegar

3 cups beef broth

Salt and pepper

1 tbsp oil for searing

1 pizza crust (pre-baked)

1½ to 2 cups shredded mozzarella or Oaxaca cheese

1 cup shredded birria beef

¼ cup consommé

½ onion, chopped

Cilantro, chopped

Lime wedges

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Instructions

1. Season beef and sear in hot oil until browned on all sides.

2. Toast dried chiles and soak in hot water.

3. Blend soaked chiles with garlic, onion, vinegar, and spices.

4. Return beef to pot, pour in blended sauce and broth. Simmer 2–3 hours.

5. Shred beef and strain consommé.

6. Spread beef and cheese over crust. Drizzle with consommé.

7. Bake at 450°F for 10–12 mins.

8. Top with onion, cilantro, and lime. Serve with consommé.

Notes

For crisp crust, use pre-baked crust or skillet.

Air fryer reheating: 350°F for 3–4 minutes.

Use consommé as a dip just like birria tacos.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2–4 slices
Calories: 630
Sugar: 2
Sodium: 780
Fat: 38
Saturated Fat: 18
Unsaturated Fat: 12
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 42
Fiber: 4
Protein: 32
Cholesterol: 95