Birria Smashburgers

Ingredients

For the Birria Consomé:

• 2 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
• 1 dried ancho chile, stemmed and seeded
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 white onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp Mexican oregano
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• Salt & pepper to taste

For the Smashburgers:

• 1 lb 80/20 ground beef
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 white onion, finely diced
• 1 tbsp adobo sauce (from canned chipotles in adobo)
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 slices Oaxaca cheese (or Monterey Jack/Mozzarella)
• 4 brioche or telera buns, toasted

For Serving:

• Pickled red onions
• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• Small bowls of warm birria consomé for dipping