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Birria Pizza

A delightful fusion of traditional birria flavors and pizza, perfect for busy nights or special gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Adds richness and helps with cooking the onions.
  • 1 medium yellow onion, sliced Provides a sweet, caramelized flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Essential for flavor enhancement.
  • 1 batch Vegan Pizza Dough Serves as the base for the pizza.
  • 1 cup Birria Stew (broth only) Adds depth and moisture.
  • 2 cups shredded vegan mozzarella Melts and adds creaminess.
  • 1 cup Birria 'Meat' Gives the pizza its hearty texture.
  • 1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeños Adds a spicy kick.
  • 1 cup shredded vegan Mexican blend cheese Contributes to the cheesy goodness.
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal Helps prevent sticking.
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Adds freshness and color.
  • 1 cup Extra Birria stew For drizzling before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 500°F (260°C) and place a pizza stone or heavy-duty baking sheet on the bottom rack.
  2. Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat, add sliced onions and sprinkle with salt. Cook until caramelized, stirring occasionally.
  3. Divide the vegan pizza dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each out on a lightly floured surface to a ~5-inch circle.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Spread ¼ of the Birria stew over each pizza, leaving a ~½ inch border.
  2. Layer shredded vegan mozzarella, Birria meat, caramelized onion, pickled jalapeños, and vegan Mexican blend cheese on top of each.
  3. Sprinkle the hot pizza stone or baking sheet with cornmeal. Transfer 2 pizzas to the stone or sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, until the crust is puffy and blistered.
  4. Repeat and serve the remaining pizzas warm, garnished with chopped cilantro and drizzled with extra Birria stew.

Notes

Can be made ahead by preparing dough and toppings separately; store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Leftover pizza can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.