Quick & Easy Birria Pizza
A delicious fusion of birria and pizza, ready in just 30 minutes! This recipe uses tender beef, melted mozzarella and cheddar cheese, and a crispy pizza crust for a tasty, weeknight-friendly dinner. Topped with fresh cilantro and served with lime wedges, this dish brings bold Mexican flavors to your table in no time.
Ingredients
For the Birria:
- 1 lb 450g beef (shredded, use leftover roast beef or a quick-cooked option like ground beef)
- 2 tbsp birria seasoning or taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup beef broth or water
For the Pizza:
- 1 store-bought pizza dough or pre-made flatbread
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Prepare the Birria
- In a skillet, cook the shredded beef with birria seasoning and beef broth over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, until heated through and the flavors are combined.
Prepare the Pizza
- Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a baking sheet, brush with olive oil.
- Spread a layer of the cooked birria beef over the dough.
- Sprinkle both mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the beef.
- Add the thinly sliced onion on top.
Bake the Pizza
- Bake the pizza for 10–12 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve
- Remove from the oven, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
For extra flavor, drizzle some salsa or hot sauce over the pizza after baking.
Quick Option: Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken or beef if you're really short on time.
This Quick & Easy Birria Pizza is perfect for when you want a tasty, hassle-free meal. Enjoy!
Quick Option: Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken or beef if you're really short on time.
This Quick & Easy Birria Pizza is perfect for when you want a tasty, hassle-free meal. Enjoy!