birria grilled cheese
A flavorful and hearty birria-inspired grilled cheese sandwich featuring tender shredded beef, melted cheese, and crispy toasted bread.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 pounds shredded beef
- 8 slices Texas toast
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1 medium white onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon beef bouillon powder
- 1 can (28 ounces) enchilada sauce
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Add shredded beef to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter and add enchilada sauce and bouillon powder. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Spread butter mixture on one side of each slice of bread.
- Assemble sandwiches with shredded beef, diced onions, cheeses, and cilantro between slices of bread, buttered side out.
- Cook sandwiches in the skillet over medium heat until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Serve hot with extra enchilada sauce for dipping if desired.
Notes
This birria grilled cheese combines traditional Mexican flavors with the comfort of a grilled cheese sandwich. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.