Craving a fun and flavorful twist on your traditional pizza night? Look no further! Mexican pizza combines the best of both worlds, featuring all your favorite Tex-Mex toppings on a crispy tortilla base. Packed with spicy ground beef, creamy refried beans, and a colorful array of fresh toppings, this unique creation hails from Mexico and brings a fiesta of flavors to your table.
Mexican Pizza Recipe
4
servings20
minutes20
minutes322
kcal40
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Ingredients
500 g 1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
120 ml 1/2 cup water
1 can 1 can refried beans
4 4 medium-sized flour tortillas
250 g 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
60 ml 1/4 cup salsa
2 2 tomatoes
1 1 red onion
45 g 1/3 cup sliced black olives
30 g 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 1 jalapeño
2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Equipment
frying pan- Baking sheet
- spatula
- Oven
- Cutting board et Knife
Directions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Season the Beef: Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the liquid to reduce. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the Tortillas: Brush each tortilla with a little vegetable oil on both sides. Place them on a baking sheet.
- Layer the Ingredients: Spread a layer of refried beans over each tortilla. Evenly distribute the seasoned beef on top, followed by a generous sprinkling of shredded cheese.
- Bake the Pizzas: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the tortillas are crispy.
- Add Fresh Toppings: Remove from the oven and top with salsa, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, black olives, jalapeños, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve: Slice and serve the Mexican pizzas hot.
What type of tortillas should I use for Mexican pizza?
Flour tortillas work best for Mexican pizza as they provide a sturdy and crispy base. You can use corn tortillas if you prefer a different texture or flavor, but keep in mind they may be more fragile.
