Mexican Fiestada for School Lunch

Mexican Fiestada for School Lunch
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    20 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    30 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    27

Transform lunchtime into a fiesta with this vibrant Mexican-inspired pizza! Featuring seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar, and a zesty sauce, it's a guaranteed hit with kids and adults alike. Quick, easy, and packed with flavor, this fiestada is the perfect way to spice up your midday meal.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    56 g
  • Cholesterol
    55 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    23 g
  • Saturated Fat
    9 g
  • Sodium
    1748 mg
  • Sugar
    8 g
  • Fat
    20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 7 mins Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and taco seasoning; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly. Drain and discard grease. (5-7 minutes)

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Recipe View 0 mins Divide pizza dough in half. Flatten each half into a thin crust and place onto a nonstick baking sheet.

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Recipe View 3 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 3 minutes.

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Recipe View 2 mins While the crusts are baking, mix pizza sauce, cumin, and salt together in a bowl. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 12 mins Remove crusts from the oven and spread 1/2 of the sauce mixture over each one. Sprinkle beef and Cheddar evenly over top. Return to the oven and bake until cheese is melted and the crusts are crunchy. (10-12 minutes)

For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with black beans or crumbled tofu.
Add some diced tomatoes, olives, or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.
Feel free to use your favorite type of cheese, such as Monterey Jack or Colby Jack.
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce mixture.
Make it ahead: Prepare the ground beef mixture and sauce in advance, then assemble the pizzas just before baking.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 9 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Felicita Sauer

    My kids absolutely loved this! It's so much better than regular pizza.

  • Genesis Kuvalis

    The crust turned out perfectly crispy!

  • Ashly Wiza

    I added some black olives and it was a great addition.

  • Guy Wilkinson

    Super easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

  • Idella Dietrich

    I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit!

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