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Taco Villa Inspired Mexican Pizzas with Creamy White Sauce
5 from 18 votes

Taco Villa Inspired Mexican Pizzas with Creamy White Sauce

Taco Villa Inspired Mexican Pizzas feature lightly fried flour tortillas topped with a creamy homemade white sauce, seasoned ground chuck, diced green chilies, and melted cheddar cheese. Baked briefly to melt the cheese, these pizzas offer a combination of crispy tortilla base and creamy, savory toppings.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 570 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

White sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup onion white, diced
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 1 cup milk
Things
  • 1 pound ground chuck
  • 3/4 cup onion white, chopped
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste, freshly ground
  • 8 inch flour tortillas
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 ounce can green chilies diced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • picante sauce to taste

Instructions

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  1. To make the white sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until fragrant like pie crust. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens to a pudding-like consistency. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground chuck over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  3. In a separate skillet, lightly fry each tortilla in a small amount of vegetable oil until slightly crisp.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  5. To assemble, spread each fried tortilla with a layer of cooled white sauce. Add the ground beef mixture, sprinkle with green chilies, and top with cheddar cheese.
  6. Place them on a baking sheet and bake until the cheese melts, about 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and drizzle with picante sauce.

Notes

  • Ensure the vegetable oil is hot enough before frying tortillas to get a crisp texture without excess oil absorption.
  • Balance the quantity of white sauce to prevent soggy tortillas while maintaining creaminess.
  • Prepare components in advance and assemble just before baking for convenience.
  • For more flavor, add a pinch of cumin to the beef while cooking.
  • Consider setting up a topping bar if serving multiple guests to customize individual pizzas.

Nutrition Information

Calories 570kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Cholesterol 131mg (44%) Sodium 353mg (15%) Potassium 691mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 675IU (14%) Vitamin C 13.3mg (15%) Calcium 336mg (34%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 570

% Daily Value*

Calories 570kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 19g 95%
Cholesterol 131mg 44%
Sodium 353mg 15%
Potassium 691mg 15%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 675IU 14%
Vitamin C 13.3mg 15%
Calcium 336mg 34%
Iron 4mg 22%

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