Mika's Mexican Pizza

Dive into a fiesta of flavors with Mika's Mexican Pizza, a quick and satisfying recipe that brings Tex-Mex cuisine to your dinner table in just 35 minutes. Featuring golden, crispy flour tortillas as a foundation, this dish layers hearty refried beans, perfectly seasoned ground beef, and a luscious blend of melted cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese. Each pizza is baked to perfection and topped with vibrant garnishes like diced tomatoes, black olives, green onions, and fresh cilantro, plus a dollop of creamy sour cream and a drizzle of zesty hot sauce for the ultimate flavor punch. Perfect for weeknight meals or casual entertaining, Mika's Mexican Pizza is a crowd-pleaser that pairs crispy, cheesy indulgence with bold, authentic spices.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large Flour tortillas
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
• 1 can (16 oz) Refried beans
• 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 3 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Diced tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Sliced black olives
• 0.5 cup Chopped green onions
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons Hot sauce

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in taco seasoning and 2 tablespoons of water. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the beef is well-coated in seasoning. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4

In a small saucepan, warm up the refried beans over low heat, stirring occasionally until smooth and spreadable. Set aside.

Step 5

In a large skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium heat. Lightly fry each flour tortilla for about 1-2 minutes per side until crisp and golden. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 6

Spread a thin layer of refried beans on each tortilla. Then, evenly distribute the seasoned ground beef over the beans.

Step 7

Sprinkle shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese on top of the beef layer.

Step 8

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and garnish with diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, and chopped green onions.

Step 10

Finish with dollops of sour cream, a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, and a drizzle of hot sauce if desired.

Step 11

Slice into quarters and serve immediately. Enjoy your Mexican Pizza!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2037.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3983.3

Total Fat 287.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 134.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 27.4g
Cholesterol 720.8mg	0%
Sodium 8957.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 189.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.1g	0%
Total Sugars 18.8g
Protein 202.4g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 3165.3mg	0%
Iron 24.4mg	0%
Potassium 3249.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.3%

Protein: 19.5%

Carbs: 18.2%