Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Mexican Pizzas
Mexican Pizzas brings together flatbread, enchilada sauce, and pulled pork. Set a reminder for the turn or stir mentioned in the method. The quick notes will help you get the small jobs lined up before you start.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 20 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 9 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Pork
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Cooking method
- Baked & roasted
- Preparation & total time
- Quick dinners · Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
A few quick notes
1. Remember the turn or stir
Set a reminder for the turn or stir mentioned in the method. It is an easy small step to miss while you are getting the table ready.
2. Get the oven ready first
Start with the oven-preheating step in the recipe. Then use the preparation steps that follow to get the food ready for the hot oven.
3. Set out the first ingredients
Look through the first cooking step and have its ingredients ready before you begin. It is easier to give the pan your attention when you are not still looking for the next item.
Get to know the ingredients
Flatbread
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Divide the enchilada sauce between each flatbread and spread evenly.
Enchilada sauce
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Divide the enchilada sauce between each flatbread and spread evenly.
Pulled pork
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Add pork carnitas (or whatever protein you are using) and use a spatula to press down to make the bottom golden and crispy.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Keep the last little job in mind
The recipe finishes with this step: Remove from oven, scatter with parsley or coriander (if using), then cut into wedges and serve. Set out what you need for that finish before the cooking gets busy.
A little more help as you go
Match the preparation in the method
Take a look at the chopping, slicing or shaving step before bringing the parts together. Use the preparation described there so the food goes into the next stage in the form the recipe expects.
Set out the finishing ingredient
Keep the finishing ingredient within reach while the main preparation is going on. Add it at the step in the method so the last job is easy to complete.
Have the pan ready for its first job
Read the pan-heating step before beginning. Have the ingredients for that stage ready, then follow the heat and additions in the recipe’s order.
A few questions you might have
What should I get ready before starting?
Set out the oven. Read the first preparation step before you get going: Preheat oven to 220C/430F.
Which little step is worth remembering?
Set a reminder for the turn or stir mentioned in the method. It is an easy small step to miss while you are getting the table ready.
What happens at the end?
Keep this part of the method in view: Remove from oven, scatter with parsley or coriander (if using), then cut into wedges and serve.
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Take a look at the chopping, slicing or shaving step before bringing the parts together. Use the preparation described there so the food goes into the next stage in the form the recipe expects.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: RecipeTin Eats. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
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