Description
This Mexican Pizza recipe is a quick and flavorful fusion dish that layers soft flour tortillas with refried beans, seasoned ground meat, fresh vegetables, and melted cheese, baked to perfection for a satisfying meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 2 flour tortillas
Protein and Beans
- 1 cup cooked ground beef or chicken
- 1/2 cup refried beans
Vegetables
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
Seasonings and Cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare it for baking the Mexican pizza.
- Prepare Tortillas: Place the flour tortillas evenly spaced on a baking sheet to act as the pizza base.
- Add Refried Beans: Evenly spread a layer of refried beans over each tortilla, creating a savory foundation.
- Layer Toppings: Distribute the cooked ground beef or chicken evenly over the beans, followed by diced onions, diced tomatoes, and then sprinkle shredded cheese on top.
- Season: Lightly sprinkle chili powder and garlic powder over the assembled ingredients on each tortilla to enhance the flavor profile.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges of the tortillas are slightly crisp.
- Serve: Remove the Mexican pizzas from the oven and serve warm, optionally accompanied by sour cream or salsa for added zest.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground chicken or a plant-based protein for variation.
- For extra crispiness, bake the tortillas alone for a few minutes before adding toppings.
- Feel free to add jalapeños or olives for additional flavor and heat.
- Sour cream and salsa complement the baked pizzas well but are optional.
