Copycat Disneyland Beef Birria Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Experience the magic of Disneyland at home with this Copycat Disneyland Beef Birria Grilled Cheese Sandwich. This indulgent creation features succulent beef birria layered with melted cheddar cheese, all encased in perfectly toasted sourdough bread. The harmony of flavors and textures makes it an unforgettable treat for any occasion. Serve it hot with a side of consomé for dipping, and watch as your family and friends savor every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 dried guajillo peppers
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut it into large chunks. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot, toast the guajillo peppers over medium heat until fragrant. Add chopped onion and garlic, then pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the beef chunks to the pot, cover, and slow-cook on low for about 3 hours or until tender enough to shred.
- Shred the cooked beef using two forks. Layer shredded birria and cheddar cheese between two slices of sourdough bread.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with butter. Grill the sandwich until golden brown on both sides (about 3 minutes per side).
- Serve hot with consomé for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg