Description
Easy Mexican Pizzas are a delicious blend of flavors that make for a perfect meal any night of the week. With layers of seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and melted cheese, these pizzas are sure to please both kids and adults alike. Ideal for Taco Tuesday or casual gatherings, they can be customized with your favorite toppings like jalapeños or avocado. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or save leftovers for an easy lunch the next day. In just about 30 minutes, you’ll have a satisfying dish that’s quick and fun to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 16 small fajita-sized flour tortillas
- 1 can refried beans
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- Taco sauce
- Diced tomatoes and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and cook until browned; drain excess grease.
- Season the beef with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, dried cilantro, cayenne, and minced garlic. Stir to combine.
- In a medium skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat and lightly fry each tortilla until golden brown on both sides.
- Spread warm refried beans on each fried tortilla, top with seasoned beef and cheese. Place another tortilla on top, add taco sauce and more cheese.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F, place assembled pizzas on a baking sheet, and bake for about 10 minutes until the cheese melts. Garnish with diced tomatoes and green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza (138g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Use fresh ingredients for enhanced flavor. Customize spice levels by adjusting cayenne or adding more chili powder. Frying tortillas is essential for achieving that perfect crispy texture.