Mexican Pizzas
(from freeshebacchus’s recipe box)
Source: Diane Chase (from RecipeThing user nick) (from RecipeThing user joomster) (from RecipeThing user dubuisso)
Ingredients
- 4 small flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup Canola oil
- 1/2 pound ground turkey (or ground beef)
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup diced onions
- 1 package Spanish flavored rice, cooked according to directions on package (or, white rice cooked per directions combined with 1/3 cup salsa)
- 1 can refried beans
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1/4 cup taco sauce
- 1 small can sliced black olives
- 1 small tomato, diced small
Directions
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In a medium fry pan, heat approx. 2 Tbsp Canola oil to coat bottom of pan over medium heat.
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Place one flour tortilla in the oil, and heat until golden, flip and heat until golden.
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Remove from pan and transfer to plate with paper towel to absorb oil.
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Add 2Tbsp Canola oil to the pan, and repeat process for additional tortillas. In same pan, brown the ground turkey (or beef).
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Add onions and cook until translucent. Add taco seasoning and water, mix well, and cook until water is reduced and sauce is thick.
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On a microwave able plate, place one crispy tortilla.
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Top with 1/2 the ground meat mixture. Top with 1/2 the Spanish rice.
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Top with ¼ cup salsa.
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Place another crispy tortilla on top of the salsa.
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Spread with 1/2 the refried beans. Sprinkle with 1/2 the black olive slices. Sprinkle with 1/2 the tomato pieces. Sprinkle with ¼ cup shredded cheese. Drizzle with 1/8 cup taco sauce. Microwave on high for 2 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
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Repeat layering process to create second Mexican pizza.