Homemade Mexican Pizza
🛒 Ingredients
- 8 Flour tortillas (small/medium) 🫓
- 1 lb Ground beef 🥩
- 1 packet Taco seasoning ✨
- 1 can (16 oz) Refried beans 🥫
- 1 cup Red enchilada sauce 🍅
- 2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded 🧀
- Toppings: Diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, and red onions 🍅🌶️🧅
- Vegetable oil for frying 🍳
👩🍳 Instructions
- Crisp the Tortillas: Heat a thin layer of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry each tortilla for about 30–60 seconds per side until they are golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels. 🫓🔥
- Season the Beef: Brown the ground beef in a skillet. Drain the excess fat, add the taco seasoning (and a splash of water), and simmer until flavorful. 🥩✨
- Prepare the Beans: Heat the refried beans in a small bowl or saucepan until they are easy to spread. 🥫🥣
- Assemble the Base: Lay four crispy tortillas on a baking sheet. Spread a generous layer of refried beans on each, then top with a layer of the seasoned beef. 🫓🥩
- The Second Layer: Place a second crispy tortilla on top of the beef. Spread a layer of red enchilada sauce over the top tortilla and sprinkle generously with cheese. 🍅🧀
- Bake: Pop them into a 400°F (200°C) oven for about 5–8 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and perfectly melted. ⏲️🎯
- Final Flourish: Remove from the oven and top with fresh diced tomatoes, red onions, and jalapeños. 🍅🧅🌶️
- Slice & Enjoy: Use a pizza cutter to slice into quarters and serve immediately! 🔪🍕
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Crisp” Factor: Make sure your tortillas are truly crispy before assembling! If they are soft, the sauce will make them soggy during the bake. 🎯🫓
- Get Creative: Swap the ground beef for ground turkey or black beans for a lighter twist! 🍃✨
