Birria grilled cheese is a fusion delight, combining the rich, savory flavors of Mexican birria with the comforting, gooey goodness of a classic grilled cheese sandwich. Juicy, slow-cooked birria beef is layered between slices of perfectly toasted bread, melted cheese, and often served with a side of flavorful broth for dipping. This sandwich offers a unique and mouth watering experience with every bite! Follow <a href="www.instagram.com/brandongouveia/">Brandon on Instagram</a> for more recipes.

Quick Info

⏱️ 165 min • 🍽️ 5 servings • ⭐ 97%

Nutrition

621 cal • 53g protein • 24g carbs • 38g fat

Tags

[Dinner] • [Lunch] • [Fusion] • [High-Protein] • [High-Fiber] • [Meal]

Ingredients

• 3 pounds chuck roast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic minced
• 4 Roma tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tablespoons canned chipotle peppers
• ½ large yellow onion, thinly sliced
• 10 dried guajillo peppers, seeds and stems removed
• 5 arbol chiles peppers
• 6 cups beef broth, plus more for braising if needed
• 5 bay leaves
• 2 tablespoons beef bouillon
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1½ tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
• 1 cinnamon stick
• Sourdough bread loaf, sliced
• Cheddar cheese, slices
• Oaxaca cheese, shredded
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, for grilled cheese
• ½ a yellow onion, diced, for sandwich
• Cilantro, roughly chopped

Instructions Preview

1. Season the chuck roast generously with sal…
2. In the same pot, add garlic, tomatoes, chi…
3. Add the seared beef back in, along with th…

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Recipe by: Brandon Gouveia • From: Tasty