Birria Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Name: Birria Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 4 h 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 5-6 Beef Short Ribs; 1.5 tbsp Kosher Salt; 1.5 tbsp Black Pepper (beef rub); 1.5 tbsp Garlic Powder; Canola Oil as needed; 3 ancho chiles stemmed & seeded; 3 guajillo chiles stemmed & seeded; ¼ cup of Chipotle in Adobo; 1/2 white onion sliced; 8-10 garlic cloves; 2 cups of Water; 2-3 cups beef broth; 1.5 tablespoons mexican oregano; 2 tablespoons black pepper (braising); 1 tablespoon sea salt (braising); 2 cinnamon sticks; 2 bay leaves; 3 cups Shredded Jack Cheese; ½ cup red onions chopped; ½ cup cilantro chopped; Thick Cut Sliced Bread

Tender braised beef short ribs with melted Jack cheese in grilled sandwiches, served with a rich consommé for dipping.

Glycemic Load: 20.4 (High)

Serves: 6

Prep: 1 hr

Cook: 4 hrs 5 mins

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Original recipe: https://overthefirecooking.com/birria-grilled-cheese-sandwiches/

About This Calculation

Birria Grilled Cheese Sandwiches has a high glycemic load of 20.4 per serving — significant blood sugar impact — consider pairing with protein and fiber, or adjusting portion size.

The primary glycemic load contributors are thick cut white bread (GL 18.5), chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (GL 0.5), garlic cloves (GL 0.4). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.