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Mini Mexican Pizzas are a delightful fusion of traditional Mexican flavors and American pizza culture. Originating from the need for quick, satisfying meals, these pizzas feature tortillas topped with classic ingredients like refried beans, seasoned meat, and cheese. They are often enjoyed as a snack or a main dish, especially in casual gatherings. Today, they are popular across the globe, with many variations adapting to local tastes.

Ingredients

  • tortillas
  • refried beans
  • ground beef
  • taco seasoning
  • cheddar cheese
  • mozzarella cheese
  • sour cream
  • jalapeños
  • green onions
  • tomatoes
  • black olives
  • cilantro
  • avocado

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 2Place tortillas on a baking sheet.
  3. 3Spread a layer of refried beans on each tortilla.
  4. 4Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. 5Stir in taco seasoning and water; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. 6Spoon the seasoned beef over the refried beans on each tortilla.
  7. 7Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese on top of the beef.
  8. 8Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 10-12 minutes.
  9. 9Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes.
  10. 10Top with sliced jalapeños, diced tomatoes, black olives, and chopped green onions.
  11. 11Drizzle with sour cream and garnish with cilantro and avocado.

Ingredient Alternatives

sour cream

Healthier: Greek yogurt

Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

ground beef

Healthier: ground turkey

Cheaper: canned beans

Ground turkey is leaner, while beans are a cost-effective protein alternative.

Techniques

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Equipment

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Also Known As

Mexican PizzasMini Pizzas

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 package refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 2In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. 3Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion is translucent.
  4. 4Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, cooking for another minute.
  5. 5Add the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce to the skillet. Stir well and let simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. 6While the chili simmers, prepare the biscuit bowls. Grease a muffin tin and press each biscuit into the bottom and up the sides to form a bowl.
  7. 7Once the chili is ready, spoon it into each biscuit bowl, filling them generously.
  8. 8Top each filled biscuit bowl with shredded cheddar cheese.
  9. 9Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  10. 10Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before garnishing with chopped green onions. Serve warm.

Equipment

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