{"id":5712,"date":"2026-06-15T10:57:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T10:57:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consultationforyou.com\/?p=5712"},"modified":"2026-06-15T10:57:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T10:57:11","slug":"birria-grilled-cheese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/consultationforyou.com\/?p=5712","title":{"rendered":"Birria grilled cheese"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6954 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/isticharati.ma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/645625677_122183338166801073_219939725432975325_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1350\" height=\"1800\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"2\">Ingredients:<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"><b data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Birria &amp; Consom\u00e9:<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">3 lbs<\/b> beef chuck roast or short ribs, cut into large chunks<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">4<\/b> dried guajillo chiles (seeded and stemmed)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">2<\/b> dried ancho chiles (seeded and stemmed)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">1<\/b> white onion, halved<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">4 cloves<\/b> garlic<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">1 tsp<\/b> dried oregano, <b data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\">1\/2 tsp<\/b> cinnamon, and <b data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"43\">2<\/b> bay leaves<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">4 cups<\/b> beef broth<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">The Grilled Cheese:<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">8 slices<\/b> thick sourdough or brioche bread<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">2 cups<\/b> Oaxaca cheese or Monterey Jack, shredded<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Butter<\/b> for toasting<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Fresh cilantro and diced white onion<\/b> (for the consom\u00e9 and garnish)<\/p>\n<div dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>TURN TO THE NEXT PAGE TO READ INSTRUCTIONS<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6954 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/isticharati.ma\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/645625677_122183338166801073_219939725432975325_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1350\" height=\"1800\" \/><\/div>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"8\">Instructions:<\/h1>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Make the Birria:<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"9,0,1,0,0\">Boil the dried chiles in water for <b data-path-to-node=\"9,0,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"35\">10 minutes<\/b> until soft, then blend them with garlic, oregano, and cinnamon until smooth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"9,0,1,1,0\">Sear the beef chunks in a large pot until browned.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"9,0,1,2,0\">Add the blended chile sauce, beef broth, onion halves, and bay leaves to the pot.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"9,0,1,3,0\">Cover and simmer on low for <b data-path-to-node=\"9,0,1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\">3\u20134 hours<\/b> (or <b data-path-to-node=\"9,0,1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\">90 minutes<\/b> in a pressure cooker) until the beef is tender and shreds easily with a fork.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Prep the Meat and Consom\u00e9:<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"9,1,1,0,0\">Remove the beef, shred it finely, and set aside.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"9,1,1,1,0\">Strain the cooking liquid into a bowl\u2014this is your <b data-path-to-node=\"9,1,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"51\">consom\u00e9<\/b>. Discard the solids (onion and bay leaves).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Assemble the Grilled Cheese:<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"9,2,1,0,0\">Butter one side of each bread slice.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"9,2,1,1,0\">Place one slice butter-side down in a skillet over medium heat.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"9,2,1,2,0\">Add a layer of cheese, a generous heap of shredded birria beef, and another layer of cheese. Top with the second bread slice, butter-side up.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"9,2,1,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,2,1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Pro Tip:<\/b> Dip the buttered side of the bread lightly into the top layer of the consom\u00e9 (the oily part) before putting it in the pan to get that signature orange, crispy crust seen in the photo.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Toast:<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"9,3,1,0,0\">Grill for <b data-path-to-node=\"9,3,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"10\">3\u20134 minutes<\/b> per side until the bread is dark golden brown and the cheese is fully melted.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"9,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Serve:<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"9,4,1,0,0\">Pour the hot consom\u00e9 into a small bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro and diced onion. 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