Friday, June 20, 2008

Mexican Pizza

Serves 4 and made by Jim & Andrew

Ingredients:
1 tbs olive oil
1 medium onion, FINELY chopped
1 clove crushed garlic
500g lean pork mince
420g can Mexican chilli beans
4 flour tortillas
150g tasty or cheddar cheese, shredded
diced avocado, to serve
diced tomato, to serve
sour cream, to serve
salsa, to serve

Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 160degree C. Heat oil in large frying pan over medium high heat.
  2. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring for 5 minutes or until softened.
  3. Add mince. Cook, stirring until browned (approx 8 min)
  4. Add beans. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes or until mixture is thickened. Can add mexican spices at this point to taste (cumin, chili powder, fennel, salt and pepper)
  5. Put baking paper on cookie sheet. Place tortillas on tray. Top with mince mixture and then top with shredded cheese.
  6. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden brown and tortillas are crisp on the bottom.
  7. Remove and cut into wedges.
  8. Top with avocado, tomatoes, drizzle sour cream and salsa to serve (to taste).
Great served with mexican rice and chips and salsa.