Description
This Mexican Pizza recipe combines the zest of Mexican flavors with the beloved format of a pizza. With crispy tortillas, savory toppings, and melted cheese, it’s the perfect dish for any occasion that calls for a burst of flavor and texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 flour or corn tortillas
- 1 can (15 oz) refried beans
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (10 oz) enchilada sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- Optional toppings: sliced olives, green onions, jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cook ground meat with taco seasoning as per packet instructions; set aside.
- Crisp tortillas in a skillet with a bit of oil; set aside.
- Layer a tortilla with refried beans, seasoned meat, and another tortilla. Top with enchilada sauce, cheese, and diced tomatoes.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Add optional toppings as desired.
Notes
- Choose between flour or corn tortillas based on preference for texture and taste.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute meat with a mix of beans and quinoa.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per serving
- Calories: 655
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1251mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 100mg