Description
Mexican Pizza emerges as a delightful fusion of Italian and Mexican cuisines, blending crispy tortillas with zesty toppings. Diners will enjoy this quick, flavorful dish that brings spicy excitement to classic pizza traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) ground beef
- 2 cups refried beans
- 8 oz (226 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 16 corn tortillas (6-inch)
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- ¼ cup + 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced black olives
- Green onions
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Tortilla Preparation: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium flame, frying tortillas until crisp and golden, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and lightly salt.
- Meat Foundation: Brown ground beef in a pan, stirring continuously. Integrate taco seasoning and water, simmering until flavors meld and liquid reduces, creating a rich, spicy filling.
- Pizza Assembly: Layer first crispy tortilla on baking surface, spread enchilada sauce evenly. Distribute refried beans across sauce, then top with seasoned beef mixture.
- Layering Technique: Position second crispy tortilla over beef, repeating enchilada sauce application. Blanket entire surface with generous shredded cheese coverage.
- Oven Transformation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slide pizza into oven and bake until cheese melts completely and edges turn golden, approximately 10 minutes.
- Final Flourish: Remove from oven and immediately garnish with vibrant toppings like diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, and fresh cilantro. Slice and serve while piping hot.
Notes
- Crisp Tortilla Technique: Fry tortillas in hot oil until golden and slightly stiff to create a sturdy pizza base that won’t get soggy under toppings.
- Meat Moisture Management: Drain excess grease after cooking ground beef to prevent a watery, unappetizing pizza texture.
- Cheese Melting Mastery: Watch the pizza closely during the final 10-minute bake to achieve perfectly melted, but not burnt, cheese.
- Topping Timing: Add fresh garnishes immediately before serving to maintain their crisp texture and vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg