Birria pizza is a delicious fusion of Mexican birria and pizza with tender, slow-cooked beef, melted cheese, and consomé on a crispy crust, easy to make! Make my birria recipe first - this dish is perfect for leftovers!
Birria Pizza Recipe
Got leftover birria? Make Birria Pizza! Whenever I make a big pot of Mexican birria, we have lots of leftovers, which is great for dishes like this.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Bold, Spicy Flavor. This birria pizza combines rich, slow-cooked beef with smoky, spicy adobo flavors, making it a must-try for spicy food lovers.
- Crispy, Cheesy Perfection. Lots of melty cheese with tender birria on a crispy, golden crust creates an irresistible texture and taste.
- Dippable & Satisfying. Served with flavorful consomé for dipping, this pizza takes indulgence to the next level, perfect for game nights or comfort food cravings.
Birria is a popular meat stew from Mexico of lamb, goat, or beef cooked low and slow in a seasoned chili sauce. It is served in different ways, but there are usually leftovers in our home, which is always a bonus.
I'll usually make birria tacos or birria ramen (Patty's favorite!), but this particular recipe hits the spot in an entirely different way.
If you're looking for amazing comfort food that's quick and easy to make, this is the dish you need. It's loaded up with melty cheese, a bit like quesabirria in pizza form.
Let's talk about how to make birria pizza, shall we?
Birria Pizza Ingredients
The full ingredients list with measurements is listed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Pizza Dough. Make your own homemade pizza dough or use your favorite store bought dough.
- Cornmeal. Helps the dough from sticking to the baking sheet.
- Birria and Birria Consomé. You don't need an entire pot. This recipe is idea for leftover Mexican birria stew.
- Shredded Cheese. Use Oaxaca cheese, Pepperjack, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, Mexican blend or other melty cheese.
- Jalapeno Peppers. Optional, for a spicy kick.
- Garnish. Red pepper flakes, hot sauce, fresh chopped herbs, lime wedges or slices.
How to Make Birria Pizza - the Recipe Method
Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (230 C), then roll out your pizza dough.
Set it onto a pizza pan or stone that's been lightly dusted with cornmeal, or use a lightly oiled baking sheet or cast iron pan.
Bake the dough for 8-10 minutes to par cook the crust. This will ensure a crispier crust that isn’t soggy.
Layer the pizza crust with birria consome (sauce), then birria meat, then shredded cheese, then jalapeno slices, and any of your other preferred toppings.
Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is browned and crispy, and the cheese is nice and melty.
Boom! Done! Your delicious birria pizza is ready to serve. This is the perfect comfort food, cheesy pizza with all the flavors of Mexican birria.
Recipe Tips & Notes
- If your consome is too thin, you can thicken it by heating it in a small pot, then swirling in a slurry of flour of cornstarch. Use 1 tablespoon mixed with 2 tablespoon water. Pour it into the consome over medium heat and swirl until thickened to your liking.
- This recipe also works with other sauces. Consider ranchero sauce, enchilada sauce, or adobo sauce.
- You can make this with a pre-cooked crust. Just add all the toppings and bake until the cheeses are melted.
- Vary up your pizza with any and all of your favorite toppings like white onions, fresh garlic, extra jalapenos, extra cheese, pineapple, you name it. Did somebody say "pineapple pizza"?
Storage & Leftovers
Leftover birria pizza will last up to 5 days in the refrigerator in a sealed container. You can easily reheat it in the oven or air fryer.
I do not recommend freezing the leftovers.
That's it, my friends. I hope you enjoy this easy birria pizza recipe. Let me know if you make it. I'd love to hear how it turned out for you, and if you decided to spice it up!
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Birria Pizza Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough room temperature
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- 3/4 cup birria consomé stew broth plus more for serving
- 1 cup birria meat (See my Birria Recipe at https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/recipes/birria/)
- 1.5 cups shredded cheese use Oaxaca cheese, Pepperjack, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, Mexican blend or other melty cheese
- 1-2 jalapeno peppers sliced (optional)
- Garnish. Red pepper flakes, hot sauce, fresh chopped herbs, lime slices or wedges.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (230 C).
- Spread the cornmeal onto a lightly oiled baking sheet, pizza pan, or cast iron pan.
- Hand roll and pull/stretch the pizza dough carefully into a 12-inch crust, then set onto the baking sheet or pan.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes to par cook the crust. This will ensure a crispier crust that isn’t soggy.
- Layer the pizza dough with birria consome (sauce), then birria meat, then shredded cheese, then jalapeno slices.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is browned and crispy, and the cheese is nice and melty.
- Slice and serve! Garnish as desired!
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Nutrition Information
NOTE: This recipe was updated on 2/7/25 to include new information and video demonstration. It was originally published on 9/16/24.
Paul:-) says
Mike, Patty,
I’m not one for overloading Pizzas or going off piste Italian but this one sounds proper Mint mate!
We’re off again for a week back to the Lake District but don’t expect reports of BBQ’s. Certainly not at this time of the year and equally so at the height of summer in Britain!
We have internet there so I may just cook this. Saying that, there are two Chinese Supermarkets only a 20 minute bus ride away. Pantry stocking event coming up!
Paul
Mike Hultquist says
Cheers, Paul! Enjoy!!
Judy says
Where can in find the birri? Stew recipe
Mike Hultquist says
Here you go, Judy: https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/recipes/birria/
Ramya says
Cant wait to make this soon for me can i use tofu and vegetable stock i love pizza sooooooooo much i never had birria pizza before perfect for my after office meals love your recipes as always brightens up my day everyday after work
Mike Hultquist says
Enjoy, Ramya.