Ingredients:

  • 2 large (12-inch/30cm) flour tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef (at least 80% lean)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 packet (1 ounce/28g) taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
  • ½ cup (120ml) water
  • 1 (16 ounce/450g) can refried beans
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Tabasco or Cholula) (Optional)
  • 1 cup (240ml) tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • Pinch of sugar
  • 2 cups (225g) shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup (60g) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • ½ cup (about 2) Roma tomatoes, diced
  • ¼ cup (a small handful) green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions:

  1. Brush both sides of the tortillas with oil. Bake or pan-fry until golden brown and crispy, but not burnt. Set aside.
  2. Brown the ground beef in a skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the beef and sauté until softened. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer until thickened.
  4. Warm the refried beans (microwave or stovetop). Stir in hot sauce, if using.
  5. Combine tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, and sugar in a small saucepan (or microwave-safe bowl). Simmer or microwave until heated through.
  6. Spread refried beans evenly over one crispy tortilla. Top with seasoned ground beef, then spread the tomato sauce over the beef. Sprinkle with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese.
  7. Place the assembled pizza on a baking sheet and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Top with diced tomatoes and green onions. Cut into wedges and serve immediately.