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Birria Grilled Cheese

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 850
A delicious fusion of tender birria beef and gooey cheese, perfect for a comforting meal with a spicy kick.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 3 lbs chuck roast
  • 1 onion diced onion
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can (28 ounces) red enchilada sauce
  • 3 guajillo chiles stemmed and seeded
  • 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp beef bouillon powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Sandwich

  • 8 slices sourdough bread
  • 0.5 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese or mozzarella
  • 1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
  • 0.5 cup finely diced white onion
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions 

  • Cook chuck roast with spices and chiles until tender, then shred the meat.
  • Spread butter on bread slices and layer with shredded cheese and shredded beef mixture.
  • Assemble sandwiches and grill until golden brown and cheese melts.
  • Serve hot with chopped cilantro and diced onions.

Notes

For extra flavor, simmer the beef in the sauce for 2 hours before shredding.
Calories: 850kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: beef, cheese, spicy