Description

This Mexican Pizza is a crispy, cheesy, and flavor-packed dish made with tortillas layered with seasoned meat (or beans), salsa, melty cheese, and fresh toppings. It’s a fun and easy meal for pizza night or a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Ingredients

4 small flour tortillas (or corn tortillas for gluten-free)
1 lb ground beef or chicken (or beans for vegetarian)
1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade seasoning)
1/2 cup refried beans (optional)
1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (or cheddar + Monterey Jack)
1/2 cup salsa or taco sauce
1/2 cup sour cream (optional, for topping)
1/2 cup green onions, chopped
1/2 cup black olives, sliced (optional)
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
Olive oil, for frying

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Instructions

Cook ground beef or chicken in a skillet until browned. Drain excess fat. Add taco seasoning and water per package directions; simmer 5 minutes. Set aside.
Heat olive oil in skillet and fry tortillas one at a time until golden and crispy, 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
If using refried beans, spread a thin layer onto two tortillas. Top with seasoned meat, salsa, and shredded cheese. Place another tortilla on top of each to form a sandwich.
Place pizzas on baking sheet and bake 5-7 minutes, until cheese melts and tortillas are crisp. Bake 2-3 minutes longer if you prefer extra crispy.
Top with diced tomatoes, olives, green onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and optional sour cream or extra salsa.
Slice into wedges and serve hot with guacamole or chips.

Notes

Vegetarian option: use beans or sautéed veggies instead of meat.Make it spicier with hot sauce, chili flakes, or extra jalapeños.Try ground turkey, shredded chicken, or carnitas for variety.Experiment with different cheeses like pepper jack or cotija.Skip frying and bake tortillas brushed with olive oil for a lighter version.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 pizza
Calories: 420
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 70mg