Delicious and Spicy Mexican Pizza Recipe

Mexican Pizza is a mouthwatering fusion dish that combines the flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine with the beloved pizza. This version of Mexican Pizza is smothered with tangy salsa, spicy ground beef, and topped with gooey melted cheese, fresh vegetables, and creamy guacamole. The combination of textures and flavors make this dish irresistible. It can be enjoyed as a fun and delicious appetizer or a hearty main course. This recipe takes about 45 minutes to prepare and serves 4 hungry individuals. Get ready to have your taste buds dancing with delight!

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 flour tortillas
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives
• 1/4 cup sliced jalapenos
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup guacamole

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until cooked through. Drain any excess grease.
3. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the onion is soft.
4. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook for another minute to allow the spices to bloom.
5. Pour in the tomato sauce and water, stirring well to combine. Simmer the mixture for 5-10 minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
6. Place the flour tortillas on a baking sheet and spread a quarter of the beef mixture evenly onto each tortilla.
7. Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the beef mixture, ensuring it covers the entire surface of each tortilla.
8. Bake the Mexican Pizzas in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the tortillas are crispy.
9. Remove the pizzas from the oven and let them cool slightly.
10. Top each pizza with diced tomatoes, diced red onion, sliced black olives, sliced jalapenos, chopped cilantro, sour cream, and guacamole.
11. Slice the Mexican Pizzas into wedges and serve hot. Enjoy!

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