Four crisp tortillas become two layered Mexican pizzas with seasoned ground meat, refried beans, sauce, cheese, and optional toppings. The assembled pizzas need only a brief bake or broil to melt the cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- Oil, for frying or spraying the tortillas
- 1/2 pound (about 250 grams) ground beef or ground chicken
- 1/2 packet taco seasoning, or a homemade mix of cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and paprika
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup refried beans, canned or homemade
- 1/2 cup enchilada sauce or taco sauce
- 1/2–1 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese
- Optional: diced tomatoes, sliced olives, green onions, or cilantro
- Optional for serving: sour cream, guacamole, or salsa
Instructions
- Lightly fry or air-fry the tortillas until golden and crisp on both sides. Set aside.
- Cook the ground meat over medium heat, breaking it up. Ground beef should reach 160°F (71°C); ground chicken should reach 165°F (74°C). Drain excess fat, add seasoning and water, and simmer until thickened.
- Spread two tortillas with beans and seasoned meat. Cover each with another tortilla, then add sauce, cheese, and optional toppings.
- Broil on a baking tray for 2–4 minutes, or bake at 375°F (190°C), until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Slice and serve hot with optional sides.
