Recipe
Mexican Pizza
Put on Mexican Pizza when you want something comforting and the evening is already moving.
You'll taste the Refried beans, as shown and Tortillas, as shown (2 per pizza) first.
Plan on about 30 minutes, most of it hands-off.
Ingredients
- Refried beans, as shown
- Tortillas, as shown (2 per pizza)
- Oil, for frying (if frying instead of baking), as shown
- Taco sauce or enchilada sauce, as shown
- Capsicum, diced
- Tomato, diced
- Cheese, an even layer, as shown
- Lettuce, for serving
Steps
- Prepare the refried beans.
- Bake the tortillas until crispy, or fry them lightly in oil.
- Chop veggies like capsicum, tomato and lettuce for garnish.
- Assembly: spread a layer of refried beans on one crispy tortilla.
- Top with taco sauce or enchilada sauce.
- Place a second tortilla on top; add another light layer of beans and sauce (don't overdo it or it'll get soggy).
- Add diced tomatoes, capsicum and an even layer of cheese.
- Bake until the cheese is melted, the tortillas are crispy, and everything is hot and delicious.
- Serve with lettuce on top.
The reel
Tips
- Taste for salt before it leaves the pan. The pinch is easy to miss.
- Keep ginger and garlic moving in the oil so they toast instead of burn.
- Warm the bowl. A hot dish on a cold plate goes quiet in a minute.
Questions
How long does it take?
Mexican Pizza takes about 30 minutes, from the first cut to the plate.
Is it kid-friendly?
Not as written. Mexican Pizza isn't marked kid-friendly. Taste the heat before you serve it to kids, and set their portion aside if you add hot chili.
What can I substitute?
No Refried beans, as shown? Use the closest thing you have in the same amount. Mexican Pizza is forgiving if the salt and the fat are right.
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