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Mexican Pizza

Cultural Context

Mexican pizza is a fusion dish that combines elements of traditional Mexican cuisine with American pizza. It reflects the culinary creativity found in the United States, particularly in areas with significant Mexican-American populations. The dish typically features a pizza crust topped with ingredients commonly found in tacos, making it a popular choice for casual dining and gatherings.

Mexican-AmericanUSmain
30 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
gluten-free tortillas
cooking oil
1 pound ground beef
taco seasoning
8 oz can tomato sauce
refried beans
sliced ripe olives
diced tomatoes
Mexican cheese blend

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

refried beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans are more nutritious, while canned beans are budget-friendly.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and higher in protein, while cream cheese can be cheaper.

1

Brown 1 pound of ground beef in a pan and drain the grease.

2

Mix taco seasoning with the beef and add a little water to keep it moist.

3

Fry gluten-free tortillas in cooking oil until crispy.

4

Spread a thin layer of refried beans on one fried tortilla.

5

Add a generous scoop of ground beef on top of the beans.

6

Place another fried tortilla on top of the beef.

7

Mix taco sauce with tomato sauce and spread it on top of the second tortilla.

8

Sprinkle Mexican cheese blend generously over the sauce.

9

Add diced tomatoes on top of the cheese.

10

Bake in the oven at 350°F for 10 minutes until the cheese melts.

Cooking Techniques

bakingspreadingsautéing

Equipment Needed

ovenfrying pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

glutendairy

Also Known As

Taco PizzaTex-Mex Pizza

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