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Mexican Pizza

These Mexican pizzas make a great lunch or appetizer. We like to serve them on game days for a fun snack while watching football!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 329 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 4 ounces Ortega Fire-Roasted Diced Green Chiles
  • 1 packet Ortega Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 10 Ortega Flour Tortillas 8 inches
  • 5 tablespoons Ortega Mild Taco Sauce
  • 2 ounces cheddar cheese grated
  • 2 ounces Monterey jack cheese grated
  • Diced tomatoes, green onions, jalapenos, avocado, for serving

Instructions

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  1. Add the ground beef to a large skillet over medium heat and cook, stirring often, until meat is cooked through and in small pieces. Drain grease.
  2. Add the chiles, taco seasoning, and water to the pan and stir well. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
  3. While the meat is cooking, add the vegetable oil to a 10 inch skillet over medium heat. 
  4. Add the tortillas, one at a time, and fry on each side until golden brown, about 30 seconds per side. 
  5. Drain the tortillas on a paper towel lined plate. 
  6. Add half of the tortillas in a single layer on a cookie sheet. 
  7. Divide the meat mixture and spoon evenly over each tortilla. Top with the remaining tortillas.
  8. Spread 1 tablespoon of taco sauce over the top of each tortilla. 
  9. Mix the cheddar and Monterey jack together and sprinkle evenly over each tortilla. 
  10. Place the pan under the broiler until the cheese has melted, about 3 minutes. 
  11. Remove from the oven and top with tomatoes, green onions, jalapenos, and avocado as desired. 
  12. Cut each pizza into 4 pieces and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 329kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 2129mg (89%) Potassium 216mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 460IU (9%) Vitamin C 3.1mg (3%) Calcium 138mg (14%) Iron 2.6mg (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 329

% Daily Value*

Calories 329kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 43mg 14%
Sodium 2129mg 89%
Potassium 216mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 460IU 9%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 3%
Calcium 138mg 14%
Iron 2.6mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.