# Mexican pizza (from Joshua Weissman)

Video: [Making The Last Taco Bell Mexican Pizza At Home | But Better](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bklZIdMJNaA) by [Joshua Weissman](https://www.youtube.com/@JoshuaWeissman).
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Status: machine-read from the video, not yet checked by a person.

- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$7.43 per serving, ~$22.29 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$11.57* per serving (61%) vs ordering out (~$19.00*). * Estimate: 13 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario pizza (about 1/3) at ~$19, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 6 each anchro chilis
- 5 each guajillo chilis
- 3 each roma tomatoes
- 1 each sweet onion
- to coat the pan oil
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh oregano
- enough to cover water
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- as needed cooking liquid
- 3 tbsp neutral tasting oil
- generously salt
- 1 tbsp panela
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 each jalapenos
- 1 each yellow onion
- to taste kosher salt
- 2 cans black beans
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1 lb ground beef
- to taste dark soy sauce
- halfway in pot canola oil
- as needed homemade flour tortillas
- to taste chili sauce
- generous amount shredded cheese
- to taste cotija cheese
- to taste pickled red onions
- to taste cilantro leaves

## Steps

1. [2:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bklZIdMJNaA&t=144s) Toast ancho and guajillo chilis in a skillet over medium heat until fragrant.
2. [2:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bklZIdMJNaA&t=150s) Slice roma tomatoes in half and quarter a sweet onion.
3. [2:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bklZIdMJNaA&t=158s) Char tomatoes and onion pieces cut side down in an oiled skillet.
4. [3:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bklZIdMJNaA&t=189s) Rough chop the charred onion and add it to a larger pan with garlic, oregano, tomatoes, and toasted chilis.
5. [3:19](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bklZIdMJNaA&t=199s) Cover with water, bring to a simmer, and cook until vegetables are soft.
6. [3:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bklZIdMJNaA&t=207s) Blend solids with white vinegar, oil, salt, and panela until smooth.
7. [4:07](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bklZIdMJNaA&t=247s) Melt butter in a saucepan, add sliced jalapenos, diced yellow onion, and garlic, then sauté until softened.
8. [4:17](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bklZIdMJNaA&t=257s) Add black beans and chicken stock, bring to a simmer, and cook until beans are very soft.
9. [4:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bklZIdMJNaA&t=262s) Strain beans while reserving the liquid, then blend solids into a smooth puree using bean juice as needed.
10. [4:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bklZIdMJNaA&t=274s) Cook ground beef in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crispy, then mash and season with salt.
11. [5:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bklZIdMJNaA&t=314s) Add dark soy sauce and minced garlic to the beef.
12. [5:33](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bklZIdMJNaA&t=333s) Heat canola oil in a pot to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
13. [5:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bklZIdMJNaA&t=338s) Deep-fry flour tortillas one at a time until stiff and golden, then drain and season with salt.
14. [6:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bklZIdMJNaA&t=378s) Spread black bean puree on a fried tortilla, add chili sauce, ground beef, and top with another fried tortilla.
15. [6:22](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bklZIdMJNaA&t=382s) Top with shredded cheese and melt it using a blowtorch.
16. [6:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bklZIdMJNaA&t=390s) Finish with a drizzle of chili sauce, crumbled cotija cheese, pickled red onions, and cilantro leaves.

## Equipment

- skillet
- pan
- blender
- saucepan
- strainer
- potato masher
- pot
- wire rack
- blowtorch

## What the video didn't say

- exact yield and total preparation time
- brand of ingredients

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