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Mexican Pizza Recipe

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This Mexican Pizza recipe features crispy fried corn tortillas layered with savory refried beans, seasoned ground beef, enchilada sauce, and melted cheddar cheese, topped with fresh diced tomatoes, olives, green onions, and hot sauce. A delicious fusion of Mexican flavors with a pizza twist that is simple to prepare and perfect for a family meal or gathering.

Ingredients

For the Tortillas

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (Use 1-2 tablespoons for a lighter fry)
  • 16 corn tortillas (6-inch)

For the Mexican Pizzas

  • 2 cups refried beans, warmed (16 ounce can)
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce (or use taco sauce)
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Toppings: diced tomato, sliced black olives, green onion, hot sauce
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Fry the Tortillas: Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add 1-2 corn tortillas at a time and lightly fry each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, then season lightly with salt.
  2. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the assembled pizzas.
  3. Cook the Ground Beef: In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  4. Season the Meat: Stir in the taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water with the cooked beef. Simmer for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  5. Assemble the Pizzas: On a baking sheet, lay out 8 of the crispy tortilla shells. Spread each with enchilada sauce, refried beans, and the seasoned taco meat. Layer with the remaining crispy tortillas on top.
  6. Add Sauce and Cheese: Spoon additional enchilada sauce over the top tortillas and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over each pizza.
  7. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese has completely melted and is bubbly.
  8. Add Toppings and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with your choice of diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, green onions, and a drizzle of hot sauce. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Instead of frying, lightly coat the tortillas with oil and air fry for 6-8 minutes or until crispy for a healthier alternative.
  • Use only 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil for pan frying to reduce fat content. Cook tortillas for 1-2 minutes per side until golden and crispy.

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