Description
Spice up dinner with this mouthwatering Mexican Pizza that blends zesty flavors and crispy textures into one irresistible meal. Layers of seasoned beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings create a delicious fusion perfect for satisfying your craving.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef
- 1 (1.25 ounces/35 grams) package taco seasoning mix
Base and Sauce:
- 12 (6 inch) flour tortillas
- 1 (16 ounces/454 grams) can refried beans
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) enchilada sauce
Toppings and Garnish:
- 2 cups (200 grams) shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) chopped onion
- 2 cups (100 grams) shredded lettuce
- 1 cup (150 grams) chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) jalapeño peppers (optional)
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F, preparing a baking surface for the Mexican-inspired pizzas.
- In a sizzling skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with diced onions until meat is thoroughly cooked and onions turn translucent. Drain any excess fat.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning into the meat mixture, stirring to coat evenly and develop robust flavor profiles.
- Arrange tortillas on baking sheets, creating a foundation for the layered creation.
- Spread a thin, consistent layer of enchilada sauce across each tortilla base.
- Distribute refried beans evenly, creating a creamy, hearty underneath layer.
- Generously scatter the seasoned beef mixture over the beans.
- Sprinkle a generous coating of shredded cheese to ensure melty coverage.
- Cap each pizza with a second tortilla, creating a sandwich-like structure.
- Slide the prepared pizzas into the preheated oven, baking for 10-15 minutes until edges crisp and cheese melts completely.
- Remove from oven and allow brief cooling to set the layers.
- Slice into wedge-shaped portions for serving.
- Optionally garnish with fresh chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced olives, green onions, jalapeño peppers, and a dollop of cooling sour cream.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and create a healthier pizza option.
- Toast tortillas slightly before assembling to enhance crispiness and prevent sogginess.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting jalapeño quantity or using milder green chilies for sensitive palates.
- For gluten-free version, substitute flour tortillas with corn tortillas or gluten-free alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg