Description
A delightful dish combining crispy corn tortillas, savory seasoned beef, creamy refried beans, and melted cheddar cheese, topped with fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 corn tortillas (6-inch)
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 recommended for flavor)
- 2 cups refried beans (canned or homemade)
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 1/4 cup absorbed total, adjust as needed)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt to taste
- Diced tomato (optional topping)
- Sliced black olives (optional topping)
- Sliced green onion (optional topping)
- Hot sauce or pickled jalapeños (optional topping)
Instructions
- Pour about 1/2-inch of vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat over medium until shimmering (around 350°F). Fry corn tortillas 30–45 seconds per side until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In another skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains (about 6–8 minutes). Drain excess fat if desired, then stir in the taco seasoning and 2–3 tablespoons of water; simmer for 2–3 minutes. Taste and add salt if needed.
- On a baking sheet, lay one fried tortilla down, spread a layer of enchilada sauce, then add a spoonful of refried beans and a layer of seasoned beef. Top with another tortilla, more enchilada sauce, and a sprinkle of cheddar.
- Repeat to make 8 stacked mini-pizzas or assemble larger ones.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and add diced tomato, black olives, and green onion. Serve hot with hot sauce or lime wedges.
Notes
Consider using ground turkey or shredded chicken for a leaner version. You can also make a vegan version by swapping beef for lentils and using dairy-free cheese.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg