Mexican Pizza
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
710 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Mexican Pizza
Description
This recipe begins by cooking ground beef with taco seasoning and water until fully browned and flavorful. Flour tortillas are fried until crisp and golden, providing a sturdy base and top layer for the pizza. Refried beans are warmed and spread evenly on the tortillas, followed by seasoned beef and shredded Mexican cheese, which melts during baking.
After layering, the assembled pizzas are topped with enchilada sauce and garnished with diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, and black olives before baking. The frying of tortillas adds a crisp texture that contrasts the creamy beans and melted cheese. The combination of refried beans, seasoned beef, and enchilada sauce delivers traditional Mexican flavors.
Serve the Mexican Pizza as a main dish, ideal for casual meals. It can be customized with additional taco toppings like jalapeños, sour cream, or guacamole. The recipe notes suggest not overfilling the layers to prevent spilling when cutting. Alternatively, tortillas can be baked for a lighter version or replaced with crispy tostada shells. Different ground meats or leftover shredded chicken may substitute the beef.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (450g)
- 1 (1-ounce/28g) packet taco seasoning
- ½ cup water (60ml)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (120ml)
- 8 inch flour tortillas taco size
- 1 (16-ounces/454g) can refried beans
- 2 cups Mexican cheese 8 ounces/226g, shredded
- 1 (8-ounce/227g) can enchilada sauce
- ¼ cup diced tomato
- 2 green onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup black olive 25g, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, stirring occasionally while breaking it into small pieces, until browned, about 6 minutes. Add the taco seasoning and water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid has evaporated and the meat is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Meanwhile, in a separate medium skillet over medium-high heat, heat the vegetable oil. Fry the tortillas, one at a time, until crispy and golden brown, about 30 seconds per side, pressing to deflate if they puff up. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
- Place the refried beans in a medium microwavable bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Microwave on high until warm, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Arrange 4 crispy tortillas on a large baking sheet. Spread with evenly divided beans (about ⅓ cup each). Top with evenly divided ground beef (about ½ cup each) and about ¼ cup cheese. Place the remaining 4 crispy tortillas on top, and spoon about 2½ tablespoons enchilada sauce over each stack. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese (about ¼ cup each).
- Bake for 8 minutes or until the pizzas are heated through and the cheese is melted. Garnish with tomatoes, green onion, and olives. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Avoid overfilling the Mexican Pizza to prevent toppings from spilling out when slicing.
- Instead of frying, you can bake the tortillas or use pre-made crispy tostada shells.
- Add taco toppings such as pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, or queso to enhance flavor.
- Include cheese in the middle layer with the beef to help hold the pizza together while baking.
- For added heat, consider jalapeños or use hot enchilada sauce.
- Ground beef can be substituted with other ground meats or shredded cooked chicken.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 710 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 710kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 62g | 95% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 685mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 409mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 464IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 682mg | 68% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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