Copycat Disneyland Beef Birria Grilled Cheese Sandwich (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Beef
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4 pounds top round roast, cut into 3 pieces
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1 (28 ounce) can enchilada sauce
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1½ teaspoons dried oregano
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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3 cups beef stock, divided
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¼ cup apple cider vinegar
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1 large onion, cut into 4 pieces
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4 garlic cloves, smashed
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2 bay leaves
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½ tablespoon salt
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½ tablespoon black pepper
→ For the Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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Butter, softened
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20 slices sourdough bread
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30 slices pepper jack cheese
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1 (16 ounce) jar salsa verde (about 1 tablespoon per sandwich)
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1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped (about 1 teaspoon per sandwich)
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut beef into 3 large pieces. In a large Dutch oven, stir together enchilada sauce, oregano, cumin, ginger, 1 cup beef stock, apple cider vinegar, onion, garlic, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
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Submerge beef in the sauce mixture. Cover and bake for 3½ hours or until beef can easily be shredded.
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Shred the beef and add it back to the Dutch oven. Stir in the remaining 2 cups of beef stock.
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Butter one side of two slices of sourdough bread. Heat skillet or griddle to medium heat.
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Place both slices of bread buttered side down on hot skillet. To each slice, add 1½ slices of pepper jack cheese.
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Using tongs, add shredded beef on top of cheese. Spoon salsa verde on top of beef and add a sprinkle of chopped cilantro. Place the other slice of bread on top and continue flipping and grilling until bread becomes crunchy and golden brown. Repeat for each sandwich.
# Notes:
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This recipe recreates the famous Disneyland sandwich that you can make at home!
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The beef needs to cook for 3½ hours to become tender enough to shred easily.
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This recipe makes about 10 sandwiches, perfect for feeding a crowd.
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The combination of birria-style beef with grilled cheese creates an amazing flavor experience.