This Trader Joe’s Birria Pizza Recipe is a cheesy and crispy recipe, which is made with tender birria meat and melty Oaxaca cheese. It’s the ultimate comfort food recipe, ready in about 35 minutes.
Jump to RecipeTrader Joe’s Birria Pizza Recipe Ingredients
- 1 pound pizza dough, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- 3/4 cup birria consommé (stew broth), plus more for serving
- 1 cup birria meat, shredded
- 1.5 cups shredded cheese (Oaxaca, Pepper Jack, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican blend)
- 1-2 jalapeno peppers, sliced (optional)
- For Garnish: Red pepper flakes, hot sauce, fresh chopped cilantro, lime wedges
How To Make Trader Joe’s Birria Pizza Recipe
- Prep Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees F (230 C). Lightly oil a baking sheet or pizza pan and spread the cornmeal evenly over the surface.
- Stretch the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, carefully stretch or roll the pizza dough into a 12-inch crust. Transfer the dough to the prepared baking pan.
- Par-Bake the Crust: Bake the plain crust for 8-10 minutes. This pre-baking step is crucial for ensuring a crispy crust that won’t get soggy from the sauce.
- Assemble the Pizza: Remove the par-baked crust from the oven. Spread the birria consommé evenly over the crust as you would with pizza sauce. Top with the shredded birria meat, then the shredded cheese, and finally the sliced jalapenos, if using.
- Final Bake: Return the pizza to the oven and bake for another 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crispy and the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Let the pizza cool for a minute before slicing. Garnish with red pepper flakes or fresh cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges and extra warm consommé on the side for dipping.
Recipe Tips
- How to get a crispy crust? The most important step is to par-bake the crust for 8-10 minutes before adding any toppings. This creates a firm, sealed surface that prevents the consommé from making the dough soggy and ensures a crispy final product.
- What’s the best cheese for Birria Pizza? Traditional Oaxaca cheese is the best choice as it melts beautifully and has a mild, stringy texture. However, any good melting cheese like Monterey Jack, low-moisture mozzarella, or even a spicy Pepper Jack will work great.
- Why use the birria consommé as a sauce? Using the rich, spiced broth from the birria stew as the pizza sauce is the secret to this recipe. It infuses every bite with the authentic, deep chili and beef flavor of birria.
- Can I use homemade pizza dough? Absolutely. Both store-bought dough (like the one from Trader Joe’s) and your favorite homemade pizza dough recipe will work perfectly for this pizza.
What To Serve With Birria Pizza
This rich and savory pizza is a meal in itself, but it’s traditionally served with one key accompaniment.
- A small bowl of warm birria consommé for dipping the crust
- Fresh lime wedges for squeezing over the top
- A side of pickled red onions or carrots to cut the richness
- A simple, crisp green salad
How To Store & Reheat Birria Pizza
Refrigerate: Let leftover pizza slices cool completely, then store them in an airtight container or wrapped in foil in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat: For the best results and to re-crisp the crust, reheat slices in an oven or air fryer at 375°F for 5-7 minutes. Microwaving will make the crust soft.
Birria Pizza Nutrition Facts
- Serving: 1 slice (1/8 of pizza)
- Calories: 501kcal
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Protein: 32g
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 68mg
- Sodium: 1128mg
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
It’s a fusion dish that uses a standard pizza crust, but instead of tomato sauce, it’s topped with the rich broth (consommé) from a beef birria stew, shredded birria meat, and typically Oaxaca or another Mexican cheese.
Yes, a pizza stone is a great option for an extra crispy crust. Preheat the stone in the oven for at least 45 minutes. Assemble the pizza on a pizza peel dusted with cornmeal and slide it onto the hot stone to bake.
The spice level depends on the birria recipe used for the meat and consommé. It’s generally mildly spicy with a deep chili flavor, but you can increase the heat by adding sliced jalapenos or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
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Trader Joe’s Birria Pizza Recipe
Course: DinnerCuisine: Mexican-American FusionDifficulty: Easy8
servings15
minutes25
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kcalThe ultimate fusion of two comfort foods, this pizza uses the rich broth from a birria stew as its sauce, topped with tender shredded beef and melty Oaxaca cheese.
Ingredients
1 lb pizza dough
1 tbsp cornmeal
3/4 cup birria consommé
1 cup shredded birria meat
1.5 cups shredded Oaxaca or Monterey Jack cheese
1-2 jalapenos, sliced (optional)
Garnish: cilantro, lime wedges
Directions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Prepare a baking sheet with oil and a sprinkle of cornmeal.
- Stretch the pizza dough to a 12-inch round and place it on the prepared pan.
- Par-bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden.
- Remove the crust and layer it with the birria consommé (sauce), shredded birria meat, cheese, and jalapenos.
- Bake for another 12-15 minutes, until the crust is crispy and the cheese is bubbly.
- Slice and serve immediately with extra consommé for dipping.
Notes
- Par-baking the crust is the most important step for preventing a soggy pizza.
- Using the birria consommé as the sauce is the secret to getting authentic birria flavor in every bite.
- Oaxaca cheese provides the best traditional melt, but any good melting cheese will work.
- Don’t forget to serve with a side of warm consommé for dipping the crust—it’s the best part!
