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Mexican Pizza
This Mexican pizza recipe is layers of taco meat and beans sandwiched between two crispy shells and topped with plenty of melted cheese and toppings. SO much better than Taco Bell!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 459 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 8 tostada shells
- 3/4 lb ground beef I use 90% lean
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1/4 cup Red Enchilada Sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese I use a blend of cheddar and monterey jack
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the ground beef to the pan, season with taco seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until meat is cooked through, 4-5 minutes.
- While the beef is cooking, warm the refried beans.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Place 4 tostada shells on a sheet pan. Spread 1/4 cup of refried beans over each tostada, then top each one with 1/3 cup meat.
- Place a second tostada on top of the meat.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of enchilada sauce on top of the Mexican pizzas, then top each one with 1/4 cup of cheese.
- Broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with tomatoes, green onions and olives, then serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
459kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
77mg
(26%)
Sodium
676mg
(28%)
Potassium
428mg
(12%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
435IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
3.4mg
(4%)
Calcium
206mg
(21%)
Iron
3.5mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 459
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 459kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 77mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 676mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 428mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 435IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 3.4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 206mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.