Mexican Pizza
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Serves: 2-4
 
Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ½ cup shredded cheese (Monetary Jack)
  • ½ cup refried beans, heated in microwave for 1 min
  • ⅔ cup picante salsa
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 avocado, cubed
  • 2 tsp. cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tsp. green onion, chopped
  • 4 tortillas (taco sized)
  • vegetable oil
  • taco seasoning (1 tbsp. chili powder, ½ tbsp. cumin, ½ tsp. cayenne, ½ tsp. garlic powder, ½ tsp. onion powder, 1 tsp. paprika, ½ tsp. oregano 1 tsp. salt, ½ tsp. fresh pepper)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Brown ground beef. Once browned drain grease, add ¾ cup water and seasoning, bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until liquid is absorbed (about 5 min). Remove to a plate lined with paper towels.
  3. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet (about ¾ inch oil) over medium heat. Once heated, add tortilla. Fry tortilla about 30 seconds per side or until lightly browned and bubbly. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels.
  4. Place two tortillas on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
  5. Spread each with the refried beans.
  6. Top with ground beef.
  7. Place top tortillas on.
  8. Spread each with the salsa.
  9. Cover with shredded cheese.
  10. Line outside with tomatoes.
  11. Bake for about 8-10 minutes.
  12. Line edges with cilantro, avocado, and green onion.
  13. Add dollop of sour cream to the center.
Recipe by Cuisine & Cocktails at https://www.cuisineandcocktails.com/mexican-pizza/