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Custom Culinary Quesabirria Grilled Cheese

Quesabirria Grilled Cheese

Gooey, savory grilled cheese sandwich with Monterey Jack cheese and shredded beef stuffed between two crisp slices of brioche, served with a cup of Birria Broth for dipping. Finished with cilantro and lime.

Made with

Chef's Tip

Make it vegetarian: substitute a mix of grilled or roasted vegetables (peppers, onions, mushrooms, and/or zucchini) for the beef, and serve with True Foundations Vegetable Birra Broth.

What You'll Need

Yield: 1 serving

Amount Ingredients
1 each Bread, brioche, sliced
2 each Cheese, Monterey Jack, Sliced
4 oz. Beef, pot roast, cooked, shredded
2 oz. Onions, charred,
1 each Bread, brioche, sliced
1 Tbsp Butter, unsalted, softened
6 oz. True Foundations® Birria Broth 
1 each Lime, wedge, garnish
1/2 Tbsp Cilantro, leaves, chopped, garnish

Preparation

  1. Butter top and bottom slices of bread.
  2. Place buttered side of the bottom slice of bread into a pre-heated flat top or sauté pan.
  3. Add one slice of cheese to the top of the bread.
  4. Top cheese with beef and onion, then add the last slice of cheese. Finish with top slice of bread.
  5. Once the bottom slice is golden brown and crispy, carefully flip the sandwich to crisp the other side and finish melting the cheese.
  6. Place the entire sandwich in a hot oven for 1-2 minutes if needed.
  7. Once the cheese is melted and the ingredients are heated through, carefully remove from the oven and cut in half.
  8. Place the cut sandwich in desired serviceware and sprinkle with cilantro.
  9. Add a cup of hot birria broth for dipping and serve immediately.