Disneyland-Style Beef Birria Sandwich

Ingredients (18)

• ·kg beef chuck or short rib
• ·whole onion
• ·cloves garlic cloves
• ·pieces dried guajillo peppers
• ·pieces dried ancho peppers
• ·pieces dried chile de árbol
• ·whole tomatoes
• ·leaf bay leaf
• ·tsp cumin
• ·tsp oregano
• ·tsp paprika
• ·salt
• ·pepper
• ·cups beef broth
• ·rolls crusty rolls or bolillo-style bread
• ·cups shredded mozzarella or Oaxaca cheese
• ·butter or oil
• ·sliced jalapeños or pickled onions

1. 1

   Make the Birria Base: Toast the dried chiles for 30–40 seconds in a dry pan.

2. 2

   Simmer chiles with tomatoes until soft (about 7–10 min).

3. 3

   Blend chiles, tomatoes, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt & pepper into a thick sauce.

4. 4

   Slow-Cook the Beef: Add beef to a pot.

5. 5

   Pour the chile sauce over it.

6. 6

   Add beef broth + bay leaf.

7. 7

   Simmer 2.5–3 hours until the beef is fall-apart tender.

8. 8

   Shred the meat and keep the consommé (broth) for dipping.

9. 9

   Prepare the Bread: Slice rolls in half.

10. 10

    Butter and toast the inside until golden.

11. 11

    Lightly dip the outside of the bread in the consommé for extra flavor (optional but AMAZING).

12. 12

    Build the Sandwich: Add a thick handful of shredded cheese to the bottom half of the bread.

13. 13

    Pile on the birria beef.

14. 14

    Add more cheese on top (Disneyland uses LOTS).

15. 15

    Close the sandwich.

16. 16

    Toast / Grill: Toast the whole sandwich in a pan or press until the bread is crispy and the cheese is fully melted.

17. 17

    Brush lightly with consommé for extra flavor.

18. 18

    Serve With: A bowl of hot consommé for dipping, lime wedges, pickled onions, jalapeños, and cilantro.