Mexican Pizza With Ranchero Sauce

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 2
Spicy Mexican Pizza recipe perfect for a fun and flavorful dinner
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Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup onion , chopped
1 garlic , minced
4 cups tomatoes , chopped
2 anaheim chilies , seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons cilantro , chopped
14 inches prepared pizza crust ( or 1 Boboli cooked crust )
1/2 lb Italian sausage , cooked , drained and crumbled
1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese , shredded
1/2 cup red onion , sliced
1 red pepper , sliced into thin strips
2 tablespoons jalapeno peppers ( pickled )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
477
Sugar
6g
Fat
30g
This spicy Mexican pizza is a fun and flavorful twist on traditional pizza. The ranchero sauce adds a tangy, tomato-based flavor to the pizza, while the sausage adds a nice kick of spice. Topped with fresh veggies and gooey cheese, this pizza is perfect for a fun and easy dinner with friends or family.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 425°F.
2.To make the ranchero sauce, heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
3.Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4.Stir in tomatoes, anaheim chilies, sugar, salt, and pepper.
5.Bring mixture to a simmer and cook for 30-40 minutes, until thickened.
6.Purée sauce in a blender or food processor until smooth.
7.Spread ranchero sauce over prepared pizza crust.
8.Top with cooked sausage, shredded cheese, red onion, red pepper, and jalapeño peppers.
9.Bake pizza in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until crust is golden brown and cheese is melted and bubbly.
10.Let pizza cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

This Mexican-inspired pizza is loaded with flavorful toppings, including spicy sausage, crunchy red peppers, and tangy ranchero sauce.

It’s easy to customize to your liking by adding or subtracting toppings.

CONS

This pizza can be high in calories and fat, especially if you add extra cheese or toppings.

It’s important to enjoy in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this pizza may not be the healthiest, it does contain some beneficial ingredients like tomatoes, which are high in vitamin C and lycopene.
Lycopene has been linked to reducing the risk of heart disease and certain types of cancer.
Adding vegetables like peppers and onions can also increase the fiber and nutrient content of the pizza.

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