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Authentic Mexican Pizza Recipe

Authentic Mexican Pizza Recipe


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  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 5 1x

Description

Mexican Pizza, a delightful crossover between Italian and Mexican cuisines, combines crispy tortillas with savory ground beef and melted cheese. Layers of zesty toppings create a quick, satisfying meal you’ll want to enjoy again and again.


Ingredients

Scale
  • ½ lb (0.5 pound) ground beef
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • ½ cup refried beans
  • ½ cup enchilada sauce
  • ½ packet (about 1 tbsp) taco seasoning
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup sliced black olives
  • 2 tbsps chopped green onions
  • ¼ cup sour cream (optional)
  • ¼ cup guacamole (optional)

Instructions

  1. Crisp Foundations: Brush tortillas with vegetable oil and bake at 400F (200C) for 5-7 minutes until golden and rigid, ensuring both sides achieve a perfect crunch.
  2. Flavor Development: Brown ground beef in a skillet, drain excess fat, then incorporate taco seasoning and water, simmering until the mixture thickens and becomes aromatic.
  3. Pizza Assembly: Layer the first crisp tortilla with refried beans and seasoned beef, then top with a second tortilla to create a sturdy base for the pizza.
  4. Sauce and Cheese: Generously coat the top tortilla with enchilada sauce, then sprinkle an even layer of shredded cheese to ensure complete coverage.
  5. Final Baking: Return the assembled pizza to the oven at 400F for 5-7 minutes, allowing cheese to melt completely and flavors to meld together.
  6. Garnish and Serve: Adorn the hot pizza with diced tomatoes, black olives, green onions, and optional toppings like sour cream and guacamole.
  7. Presentation: Slice the pizza into four quarters and serve immediately to preserve optimal flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Manage Tortilla Crispness: Select sturdy, thick tortillas to prevent sogginess and ensure structural integrity during baking and layering.
  • Drain Meat Thoroughly: Remove excess fat completely from ground beef to prevent greasy texture and maintain clean, robust flavor profile.
  • Control Cheese Melting: Use low-moisture shredded cheese for even melting and avoid potential watery or separated cheese layers.
  • Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute ground beef with plant-based crumbles for vegetarian version, or use lean turkey for lower-fat alternative.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 5
  • Calories: 470
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 24 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 41 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 22 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg