Description
This Easy Mexican Pizza recipe combines crispy fried flour tortillas layered with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, taco sauce, and melted Colby Jack cheese, topped with fresh diced tomatoes and green onions for a flavorful, crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
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Meat and Seasonings
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 chopped onion
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried cilantro
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1 TBSP minced garlic
Main Components
- 16 small fajita-size flour tortillas
- 1 can refried beans
- Taco sauce, as needed
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
Toppings and Frying
- Diced tomatoes, for topping
- Chopped green onions, for topping
- Vegetable oil, for frying tortillas
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef with the chopped onion until the beef is fully cooked through. Drain any excess grease from the skillet.
- Season the beef: Add the salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, dried cilantro, cayenne, and minced garlic to the cooked beef. Stir well to combine all the seasonings evenly.
- Fry the tortillas: Heat vegetable oil in a separate skillet over medium heat, enough to cover the bottom. Fry the flour tortillas one at a time for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Place the fried tortillas on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Prepare the base: Warm the refried beans to make spreading easier. Spread a layer of refried beans over each fried tortilla.
- Assemble layers: Add a scoop of the seasoned ground beef over the beans. Sprinkle some shredded Colby Jack cheese on top, then add another fried tortilla.
- Add sauce and cheese: Spoon taco sauce over the top tortilla and sprinkle with more shredded cheese.
- Bake: Place the assembled Mexican pizzas on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (204°C) for about 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the pizzas from the oven and top with diced tomatoes and chopped green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- This recipe yields approximately 8 Mexican pizzas, serving around 6 people.
- To reduce grease, drain beef thoroughly after cooking.
- For extra crispiness, ensure tortillas are fried until golden brown but not overly oily by draining well on paper towels.
- You can customize toppings with avocado, sour cream, or jalapeños for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
