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Birria Grilled Cheese

This Birria Grilled Cheese combines savory birria beef with gooey melted cheese, all grilled to crispy perfection between slices of buttery bread. It's a quick and delicious comfort food that everyone loves.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup Birria beef Cooked until tender
  • 1 cup Gooey melted cheese (like Oaxaca or mozzarella) Use your favorite melting cheese
  • 4 slices Bread (sourdough or white) Sourdough adds a nice flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Butter For grilling the sandwich
Seasonings (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder For additional flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder For additional flavor

Method
 

Cooking the Beef
  1. Cook birria beef until tender and flavorful.
Assembling the Sandwich
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add butter.
  2. Assemble the sandwich by placing a generous amount of birria beef and melted cheese between two slices of buttered bread.
Grilling
  1. Cook until the bread is golden and crispy and the cheese is melted, flipping halfway through.
  2. Serve hot and enjoy the savory goodness!

Notes

For a burst of flavor, serve with spicy salsa or a fresh avocado salad. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. When reheating, avoid the microwave for the best texture.