Mexican Pizza

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🧾 Ingredients

For the base:

  • 4–6 medium flour tortillas (or pizza crusts)
  • Oil (for lightly frying tortillas, optional)

For the meat:

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade: chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt)
  • ½ cup water

For the sauce:

  • 1 cup enchilada sauce (or taco sauce)

For topping:

  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (or cheddar + mozzarella)
  • 1 small tomato, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1–2 jalapeños, sliced
  • Optional: sliced green onions, olives, sour cream

🥣 Instructions

1. Prepare tortillas

  • Lightly fry tortillas in a pan with a little oil until slightly crispy but still flexible.
    (Or bake at 400°F / 200°C for 5–7 minutes.)

2. Cook the beef

  • In a skillet, cook ground beef until browned.
  • Drain excess fat.
  • Add taco seasoning + water, simmer 3–5 minutes until thick.

3. Assemble base layer

  • Place one tortilla on a baking tray.
  • Spread a layer of seasoned beef.
  • Add a little cheese.
  • Place a second tortilla on top (like a sandwich).

4. Add sauce and cheese.

  • Spread enchilada sauce over the top tortilla.
  • Sprinkle generous cheese on top.

5. Bake

  • Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 8–10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

6. Add fresh toppings

  • Remove from oven and top with:
    • diced tomatoes
    • red onions
    • jalapeños

7. Slice & serve

  • Cut into wedges like a pizza and serve hot.

💡 Tips

  • For extra crispiness, bake assembled layers for 3–4 minutes before adding top sauce.
  • Swap beef for shredded chicken or beans for a vegetarian version.
  • Add refried beans between layers for an authentic Taco Bell-style texture.

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