Go Back

birria grilled cheese

This birria grilled cheese combines tender shredded beef in flavorful birria sauce with melty cheese in crispy toasted bread for a delicious, savory sandwich perfect for lunch or dinner.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lb beef chuck roast
  • 2 cups birria sauce
  • 8 slices white sandwich bread
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp butter for grilling

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Slow cook the beef chuck roast in birria sauce for 3 hours until tender and shreddable. Shred the beef using two forks.
  2. Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Butter one side of a bread slice.
  3. Place bread butter-side-down on the skillet, add a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese, then a generous portion of shredded birria beef, top with more cheese, and cover with another bread slice butter-side-up.
  4. Grill the sandwich for 3–4 minutes on each side, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  5. Remove from skillet, slice in half, and serve hot with extra birria sauce for dipping.

Notes

For best flavor, prepare the birria sauce homemade or use a high-quality store-bought version. Serve with fresh cilantro and lime wedges if desired.