This is a copycat recipe of the Mexican Pizza served at Taco Bell in the USA (removed from their menu, and then reinstated by popular demand).

Ingredients:

• ½ lb. (250 g) of ground (minced) beef,
• Taco seasoning, to taste,
• 4 flour tortillas (taco size),
• 1½ tablespoons of oil,
• 15 oz. (400 g) can of refried beans,
• ¼ cup of mild salsa (not the kind with liquid),
• 10 oz. (250 g) can of red enchilada sauce,
• 1 cup of shredded/grated strong cheddar cheese,
• ¼ cup of sliced black olives,
• 1 Roma Tomato, chopped,
• Shredded lettuce,
• Some sliced green onions (spring onions),
• ¼ cup of sour cream,

Method

1. Gently fry the ground beef and taco seasoning until cooked, breaking up any lumps as it cooks, then set aside,
2. Heat a little oil (use just enough oil to grease the bottom of the pan) in frying pan over medium/high heat. Fry each tortilla until lightly browned and crisped,
3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C),
4. Place a tortilla on greased rimmed baking sheet,
5. Top the tortilla with refried beans and spread,
6. Layer the meat and salsa onto the tortilla,
7. Top with a second tortilla,
8. Coat the tortilla with enchilada sauce, then top with shredded cheese, olives, tomatoes and a little more cheese,
9. Repeat steps 4 to 8, to make the second Mexican Pizza,
10. Bake the pizzas for 5 to 7 minutes to heat and melt the cheese,
11. Serve topped with shredded lettuce, sliced green onions and sour cream.