Mexican Pizzas

The other night, I decided to create a healthier version of Mexican Pizzas.  The Verdict = Watch out Taco Bell, these pizzas were easy, healthy, and delicious!

Ingredients 

• corn tortillas
• fat-free refried beans
• extra lean ground beef
• Kasey’s taco seasoning (see recipe below)
• low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
• salsa
• fresh cilantro
• fresh jalapeño
• fat-free plain Greek Yogurt (optional)
• Guacamole (optional)

Instead of frying the corn tortillas, I baked them at 375 degrees for about ten minutes. 

Before…

After…

While the tortillas were baking, I browned the ground beef, added my homemade taco seasoning plus a quarter cup of water, and simmered for a couple minutes.

Kasey’s Taco Seasoning

1 teaspoon Chili Powder

1 teaspoon Paprika

1 teaspoon Black Pepper

1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder

1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder

1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper

1/4 teaspoon Ground Oregano

Once the tortillas were baked and the beef browned, it was time to assemble the pizzas.  First layer was a tortilla topped with beans…

Next, I spread on the seasoned ground beef followed by another tortilla.  Then, a layer of salsa and cheese followed.  To finish, I topped the pizzas with fresh, chopped jalapeños and baked in the oven at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes.

I garnished with fresh cilantro, a dollop of plain nonfat Greek yogurt, and guacamole.

I think my favorite ingredient was the fresh cilantro- So GOOD!!!  Cory is already asking me to cook them again!

Congrats to our friends Lori + Todd on getting hitched this past weekend!!!   Cory and I both stood in the wedding and had a wonderful weekend with friends.

That’s me with the beautiful bride and Cory with the lucky groom!  Aren’t the guys cute in their bow-ties ?!

What was the highlight of your weekend?

Kasey