Description
Mexican fiesta flatbreads bring zesty southwestern flavors to your dinner table with crispy, charred edges. Spicy proteins, melted cheeses, and fresh toppings create a quick meal packed with authentic Mexican-inspired deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (pound) lean ground beef
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 20 corn tortillas
- 2 cups (16 oz) refried beans
- 1 ¼ cups (10 oz) red enchilada sauce
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- ⅔ cup water
- 1 tbsp (tablespoon) oil
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
- ½ cup sliced olives
- 3 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Sauté ground beef in skillet, breaking into fine crumbles while incorporating taco seasoning. Simmer until liquid evaporates, concentrating robust flavors.
- Tortilla Transformation: Lightly fry corn tortillas in oil, flipping midway to achieve uniform golden crispness. Drain excess oil on paper towels for lightweight texture.
- Layering Foundation: Brush first tortilla with enchilada sauce, spreading refried beans evenly. Distribute seasoned beef across surface and generously sprinkle cheese for melting potential.
- Secondary Layering: Position second tortilla atop initial layer, repeating sauce and cheese application. Ensure consistent coverage for balanced flavor distribution.
- Baking Process: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Transfer assembled flatbreads onto baking sheet, allowing cheese to melt and edges to crisp elegantly.
- Finishing Touches: Bake for 10 minutes until cheese bubbles and edges turn golden brown. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Garnishing Stage: Embellish with diced tomatoes, sliced olives, green onions, and crown with sour cream dollop for vibrant presentation.
- Serving Technique: Slice into wedges and serve immediately, capturing peak temperature and textural integrity.
Notes
- Meat Preparation Tip: Brown ground beef thoroughly to develop deep, caramelized flavors and prevent excess moisture that could make tortillas soggy.
- Tortilla Technique: Fry corn tortillas briefly to create a protective barrier that prevents sogginess and adds delightful crunch to flatbreads.
- Cheese Melting Secret: Use a blend of cheeses for complex flavor and ensure even melting by grating fresh instead of using pre-shredded varieties.
- Serving Pro Hack: Allow flatbreads to rest 2-3 minutes after baking to help cheese set and prevent burning your mouth while maintaining optimal texture and flavor integrity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg