Mexican Chorizo Pizza (Tlayuda)

Serves: 3

Felicia King

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

53

Spice

47

Sweetness

43

Sourness

34

mins

Prep time (avg)

3.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tbsps

Vegetable Oil

1 tsp

Salt

Directions:

1

For the chorizo and bean topping: In a large heavy saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil on medium-high heat

2

Add the chorizo and cook until crisp, about 6 minutes

3

Remove from the heat and reserve

4

In a large heavy saute pan, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil on medium-high heat

5

Add the beans and cook until warm, about 5 minutes

6

Remove from the heat and reserve

7

For the tortillas: Combine the corn masa, 1 1/4 cups water and salt in a large mixing bowl

8

Mix thoroughly by hand to form a soft dough, about 2 minutes

9

If the dough feels dry, add more water (one tablespoon at a time)

10

Preheat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet

11

Place a piece of parchment paper on a flat surface

12

Put half of the dough onto the parchment paper and place another piece of parchment paper on top

13

Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough until it is 1/4-inch thick and 10 inches in diameter

14

Drizzle the oil into the hot skillet and place the rolled out masa dough into the skillet to cook for about 2 minutes

15

Turn over to cook on the other side

16

To assemble the pizza: Spread 1/2 cup of the warm refried beans onto the cooked side of dough

17

Add 1/4 cup Oaxaca cheese and 1/2 cup cooked chorizo

18

Continue to cook for until the cheese is melted, another 2 to 3 minutes

19

Remove the pizza from the pan onto a round serving platter

20

Top with the iceberg lettuce

21

Season with salt and pepper

22

Then sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco and a drizzle of Mexican crema

23

Cut into 4-inch squares and serve immediately

24

Repeat with the remaining half of dough and toppings