Description
Homemade Sizzling Pizza delivers Italian flavors straight from your kitchen with crispy crust and melted cheese. Layers of savory toppings and zesty sauce create a perfect meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 16 corn tortillas (6-inch)
- 2 cups warmed refried beans (16 ounces)
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (or taco sauce)
Cooking and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Salt to taste
Toppings:
- Diced tomato
- Sliced black olives
- Green onion
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the crispy tortilla base by heating vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully fry individual tortillas for 2-3 minutes per side until they transform into golden, crunchy discs.
- Transfer the fried tortillas onto paper towels to absorb excess oil, then sprinkle with kosher salt for enhanced flavor.
- Adjust the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) to create an ideal baking environment.
- In a separate skillet, warm oil and introduce ground beef, cooking for 6-7 minutes until the meat browns completely and develops a rich, caramelized exterior.
- Incorporate taco seasoning and ¼ cup (60 milliliters) water into the browned beef, allowing the mixture to simmer and develop intense flavor profiles for approximately 10 minutes.
- Create layered pizzas on a rimmed baking sheet by strategically arranging tortillas as a foundation, spreading enchilada sauce, distributing refried beans, adding seasoned taco meat, and generously sprinkling shredded cheese.
- Add a second tortilla layer, repeating the sauce and cheese application to create a multi-dimensional culinary experience.
- Slide the assembled pizzas into the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, ensuring the cheese melts into a luxurious, bubbling topping.
- Remove from oven, garnish with optional fresh toppings like chopped cilantro or diced tomatoes, and serve immediately while hot and crispy.
Notes
- Elevate your weeknight dinner with this crispy, flavor-packed tortilla pizza that combines Mexican and Italian culinary traditions.
- Perfectly crisp tortillas create an irresistible base that’s lighter and crunchier than traditional pizza dough.
- Customize your sizzling pizza with optional toppings like chopped cilantro, jalapeños, or sour cream for extra zest.
- Meal prep friendly technique allows you to prepare components ahead and quickly assemble when hunger strikes.
- Quick cooking time means delicious dinner is ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for busy families or spontaneous gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg