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Birria Pizza

A delightful fusion of savory birria stew and classic pizza, creating a vegan-friendly dish bursting with flavor.
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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: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pizza Base
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Adds richness and aids in caramelizing the onions.
  • 1 large yellow onion Provides a sweet and aromatic base when caramelized.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances the overall flavor of the pizza.
  • 4 servings Vegan Pizza Dough The foundation of the dish for a delicious crust.
For the Toppings
  • 2 cups Birria Stew (broth only) Infuses each pizza with deep, savory flavor.
  • 1 cup shredded vegan mozzarella Mimics the classic cheese experience.
  • 1 cup Birria 'Meat' Offers texture and heartiness to the dish.
  • 1/2 cup sliced pickled jalapeños Adds a spicy kick that balances richness.
  • 1 cup shredded vegan Mexican blend cheese Enhances the cheesy top layer.
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal Used for dusting; creates a crispy crust.
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Adds freshness and color to the finished dish.
  • 1/2 cup Extra Birria stew For drizzling, enhances flavors with additional broth.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 500°F and place your pizza stone or heavy-duty baking sheet on the bottom rack.
  2. STEP 2: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add the onion and salt, and cook until caramelized, stirring occasionally.
  3. STEP 3: Divide the vegan pizza dough into four equal portions and roll each into circles.
Assembly
  1. STEP 4: Spread birria stew broth over the base, then layer with vegan mozzarella, birria meat, caramelized onion, pickled jalapeños, and Mexican blend cheese.
  2. STEP 5: Scatter cornmeal over your pre-heated pizza stone or baking sheet.
Cooking
  1. STEP 6: Transfer two pizzas to the stone or sheet and bake until the crust is puffy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  2. STEP 7: Garnish with chopped cilantro and drizzle with extra birria stew before serving warm.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. For longer storage, freeze the assembled but unbaked pizzas for up to a month.