MEXICAN PIZZA RECIPE I STEP BY STEP MAKING MAXICAN PIZZA AT HOME
Honestly, how many of you have experienced a feeling of ‘Do I want a slice of pizza, or do I want a taco’? Well, how about you have them both in one go? Presenting Mexican Pizza Recipe, a delightful American Mexican hybrid that has all the conveniences of these two delicious cuisines at once. It is rather simple to prepare, full of deliciousness and can be served from a quiet evening at home to a wild drinking party with friends. So, let’s get right there and prepare this colorful and Savoury dish of ours!
What You'll Need to Make It
Here’s the good news: you don’t need a fancy ingredient list for this one. Most of these are probably just sitting around in your pantry refried at the moment!
- Tortillas (Flour works best for that crispy crunch, but corn tortillas or even a pizza dough base can do the trick!)
- 1 lb. Ground beef or chicken (Or skip the meat if you’re going for a vegetarian vibe).
- 1 can Refried beans (Think of this as your Pizza “sauce”, if pizza sauce can be this more flavorful).
- Salsa or taco sauce (For that spicy kick).
- Cheese (You may use a Mexican blend, cheddar or Monterey Jack. Cheese is hard to go wrong with isn’t it.)
- Toppings: Black olives, jalapeños, onions, diced tomatoes ... the options here are limited only by your imagination.
- Optional garnishes: Sour cream, guacamole and cilantro – the nice icing on the cake that no one can resist.
MEXICAN PIZZA – EASY TO MAKE, EASIER TO EAT.
Alright! It is time to bring the heat! Here is what you need to do in order to prepare this delightful dish:
Step 1: Make the tortillas crispy
Let us start with crisping up your tortillas. For those who are à la crunch (and who isn’t?). Lightly fry the tortillas in a pan with a little oil until crispy. Don’t want to bother with frying them? Just bake it in the oven till they are a deep golden brown and become crunchy. If using pizza dough, prepare the dough by pre-cooking it for a few minutes.
Step 2: Cook your filling
While the tortillas are crisping up, start cooking your minced beef or chicken. Sprinkle some taco seasoning or your preferred spices to the beef for additional taste. For vegetarians, focus the biggest amount on the refried beans as they will take care of all the heavy work!
Step 3: Build the layers
This is where all the fun begins! Using the refried beans in place of the traditional sauce, spread it generously on over the tortillas just like you do with a pizza base. Place the meat (or vegetables) on top and follow with salsa or taco sauce and then slather with a good handful of cheese.
Step 4: Baking
After this, put the pizzas in an oven (190 degrees) for about 8 – 10 minutes or until the cheese melts and bubbles. Watch them carefully; cheese always browns and melts ovens and we don’t want that.
Step 5: Loading and presenting
After taking the pizzas from the oven and before slicing them, be sure to place some toppings on top. Try any seasoning you like – sliced olives, chopped jalapeno pepper, diced tomatoes, diced onions… Add a little sour cream, guacamole or a bit of fresh cilantro.
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FAQ
Q: This can be sometimes prepared ahead of time / can I rehearse this or do the prep work earlier?
For sure! You can pre-cook the meat, and prepare the beans, and tortillas if you have them handy. After you’re done doing that, the only thing that’s left to do is to assemble the dish and bake. So easy.
Q: How long do the leftovers last?
If there’s any left (and that happens very rarely!), you could keep it in the refrigerator for a period not exceeding two days. Just heat up in the oven as this will keep the tortilla crispy.
Q: Can I just put it in the freezer?
Yes indeed! You can make the pizzas (minus the fresh toppings) mount them and freeze them. When you’re ready, simply pop them in the oven from the fridge and pit the time for anywhere between twenty and three minutes for a stunning, quick meal.
