We’ve all had those nights where we have no idea what we want to make for dinner. In this case, I had ingredients for a few different recipes, but I wasn’t in the mood to make any of them. I noticed the tortillas, ground beef and scallions, and my mind started wandering toward Mexico.

I thought about quesadillas first, but I wanted to try something a little bit different. I came up with this idea and ran with it!

Mexican Pizzas

flour tortillas
olive oil
shredded cheese, cheddar or Mexican blend
ground beef (1/2 lb is enough for four pizzas)
assorted vegetables – anything you’ve got laying around – like corn, spinach, tomatoes, etc.
salsa
scallions (for garnish)
chili powder
cumin
salt and pepper

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange tortillas in a single layer on the baking sheet (you may need more than one baking sheet).

In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking up and cooking until no longer pink. Add chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper to taste (I would recommend at least 1/2-1 tablespoon of the chili powder and cumin).

Assemble the pizzas – spread on salsa, vegetables, ground beef and cover with cheese. Bake for about 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted. Sprinkle with scallions, cut into slices and serve immediately.