Sep 24 2026
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Short Rib Birria Grilled Cheese Recipe

Inspired by ZuZu
Time2h
Serves2

pickled scallion relish, oaxaca cheese + noble sourdough

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Ingredients

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Short Rib Birria

Pickled Scallion Relish

Grilled Cheese

Method

Prepare Short Rib Birria

  1. 1

    Cook the Short Ribs

    In a pot, combine the beef broth, guajillo and ancho chiles, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer. Add the short ribs and cook for about 2.5 to 3 hours until tender.

  2. 2

    Shred the Meat

    Once cooked, remove the short ribs from the pot and shred the meat. Return the shredded meat to the pot and stir to combine.

Make Pickled Scallion Relish

  1. 3

    Prepare the Pickling Liquid

    In a small saucepan, combine the white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar and salt dissolve.

  2. 4

    Pickle the Scallions

    Pour the hot pickling liquid over the chopped scallions in a bowl. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes to pickle.

Assemble Grilled Cheese

  1. 5

    Prepare the Bread

    Spread butter on one side of each slice of sourdough bread.

  2. 6

    Layer the Ingredients

    On the unbuttered side of two slices, layer shredded short rib birria and Oaxaca cheese. Top with the other two slices, buttered side out.

  3. 7

    Grill the Sandwich

    Heat a skillet over medium heat. Grill the sandwiches until golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 4-5 minutes per side.

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