Description
A delicious fusion of traditional birria and classic grilled cheese, featuring tender beef and melted cheese on crispy Texas toast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 pounds chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon beef bouillon powder, or 1 bouillon cube
- 1 can (28 ounces) red enchilada sauce
- 1/2 cup (1 stick / 113 g) unsalted butter, divided
- 20 slices Texas toast
- 1 medium white onion, finely diced, divided
- 2 1/2 cups (305 g) queso fresco, divided
- 2 1/2 cups (282.5 g) mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
- 2 teaspoons chopped cilantro, divided
Instructions
- Shred the Beef: Begin by heating a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and sear the chuck roast on each side for 3-5 minutes until a beautiful brown crust forms. Transfer the seared roast to a crockpot, add the beef bouillon and red enchilada sauce, and cook on low for 10 hours. Once tender, shred the beef and return it to the flavorful juices.
- Prepare the Grilled Cheese: Butter one side of each slice of Texas toast generously. In a separate skillet, place the buttered side down, ensuring it hits the heat nicely. Layer the beef, a sprinkle of the diced onion, and the generous portions of both queso fresco and mozzarella cheese. Top it off with a hint of cilantro for added freshness. Cover with another slice of Texas toast, buttered side up.
- Grill to Perfection: Cook the sandwich until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per side, making sure to flip carefully to keep all the delicious fillings intact. The result should be a beautifully golden grilled cheese that oozes with cheese at every bite.
- Serve: For the ultimate experience, serve with a small bowl of your simmered beef juices for dipping—the flavors intertwine beautifully, enhancing every bite.
Notes
For an extra crispy toast, use a griddle or place an additional weight on top while cooking. Rest the beef in its juices after shredding for maximum flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 600 minutes
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg