Description
Sizzling Mexican Pizza blends zesty Tex-Mex flavors into a crispy, cheesy masterpiece that redefines comfort food. Loaded with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings, this dish promises a quick, delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (453 grams) ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Base and Cooking Ingredients:
- ⅔ cup (158 milliliters) water
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 8 flour tortillas (taco size)
- 1 (15-ounce/425 grams) can refried beans
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) red enchilada sauce
Toppings and Garnishes:
- 1 ½ cups (340 grams) shredded Colby Jack cheese
- ¼ cup (40 grams) diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup (40 grams) sliced black olives (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium flame and thoroughly cook the ground beef, crumbling into fine fragments. Eliminate excess grease, then incorporate taco seasoning with a small amount of water, allowing the mixture to simmer and condense into a rich, fragrant filling.
- Activate the oven to 400F. Delicately coat tortillas with a thin film of vegetable oil on both surfaces. Arrange them flat on a baking tray, transforming them into crisp, golden platforms through 5-7 minutes of careful roasting, rotating midway to ensure even crisping.
- Construct layered foundations by spreading refried beans across four toasted tortilla bases. Generously distribute the seasoned meat mixture atop the beans, then crown with a second crisp tortilla to create a substantial sandwich structure.
- Lavishly drape enchilada sauce over the top tortilla layer, ensuring complete coverage. Cascade shredded cheese across the surface, creating a melting blanket. Artfully scatter diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, and finely chopped green onions for vibrant color and complementary textures.
- Return assembled pizzas to the oven, allowing 8-10 minutes of heating until cheese becomes molten and slightly bubbling. This final transformation melds flavors and creates an irresistible golden-edged delicacy.
- Extract from oven and permit a brief cooling interval. Segment each pizza into four precise wedges, presenting a visually appealing and immediately appetizing Mexican-inspired creation ready for enjoyment.
Notes
- Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of taco seasoning or using a mild or hot variety to suit different taste preferences.
- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent soggy tortillas and ensure a crispy base for the pizza.
- Experiment with alternative protein options like shredded chicken, black beans, or plant-based crumbles for a diverse diet-friendly version.
- Use whole wheat or gluten-free tortillas to accommodate different dietary needs while maintaining the dish’s authentic Mexican-inspired flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg