mexican pizza

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Meribeth Blackwell
Montgomery, AL

A very nice quick and easy meal that pleases everyone from kids to adults. Adapted from "What2Cook" blog http://what2cook.net/2013/05/02/mexican-pizza-2/

(2 ratings)
yield 2 to 4
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For mexican pizza

  • 1/2 lb
    ground beef
  • 1/2 sm
    onion, chopped
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Tbsp
    (heaping tablespoon) chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    cumin
  • 1 tsp
    paprika
  • 1
    (15 oz) can refried beans
  • 4
    (9-inch) flour tortillas
  • 1/2 c
    chunky salsa, or your favorite
  • green onions, sliced
  • tomatoes, diced
  • black olives, sliced
  • 1 c
    cheddar cheese, grated

How To Make mexican pizza

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2
    Brown beef, onions and garlic in skillet over medium heat; drain off grease and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • 3
    Combine chili powder, cumin and paprika; stir into meat mixture.
  • 4
    Place 1 flour tortilla in the bottom of 2 pie plates; spread refried beans onto each tortilla; top each with 1/2 of the meat mixture and then place another tortilla on each. Place in preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.
  • 5
    Remove from oven and top each pizza with 1/2 of the salsa. Garnish with green onions, olives and tomatoes; top each with 1/2 of the shredded cheese.
  • 6
    Return to oven for about 5 minutes or until cheese has melted; cool slightly. Slice each pizza into quarters and serve.
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