Birria Smashburger Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs 80/20 ground beef divided into 8 equal sized balls
- 12 oz Oaxaca cheese freshly grated
- 4 brioche burger buns
- kosher salt and pepper to taste
Birria Consommé
- 1 jar birria starter follow package instructions
Toppings
- ⅔ cup white or yellow onion finely diced
- ⅔ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the birria starter following instructions on the package.
- Heat a flat top or cast iron griddle over medium high heat. Toast the brioche buns cut side down until lightly golden and set aside.
- Place the beef patties on the hot griddle and immediately smash firmly, Season with salt and pepper and cook undisturbed for about three minutes, until a deep crust forms.
- Flip the patties and top each patty with grated Oaxaca cheese. Spoon a small ladle of birria sauce onto the griddle next to the burgers and cover them with a lid or dome to create steam. Cook for about 2 minutes until cheese is fully melted.
- Place one patty on the bottom bun, stack with a second patty, then top with cilantro and diced white onion. Finish with the top bun.
- Cut each birria smashburger in half and serve immediately with hot birria consommé on the side for dipping.