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Tortilla Pizza with Chipotle Ranch

September 22, 2021 by [email protected] 10 Comments

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Join the spicy life with this tortilla pizza with chipotle ranch. Layers of flour tortilla, seasoned ground beef, and homemade chipotle ranch sauce baked to crispy perfection.

One of my favorite things to do this year was visiting Muskegon for the Burning Foot Beer Festival. This is the 2nd one I’ve been to which my husband and I attend with my brother and dad. It was a great time, and after a few hours in the sun and many samples of beer, we headed downtown for some food.

We decide to visit Pigeon Hill Brewing and ordered what my dad, who lives in Muskegon, swore is the best item off the menu from the restaurant next door – the Taco Pizza. It was so good, but specifically what made it good was the chipotle ranch sauce that was on it.

side shot of individual tortilla pizza on parchment paper.
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  • What beer pairs well with this easy tortilla pizza?
  • Scary movie suggestions for the beginning of fall
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  • FAQ’s
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  • Tortilla Ranch with Chipotle Ranch

After several pieces, I figured it would be easy enough that I can recreate the recipe for this chipotle ranch at home. While the original tortilla pizza that I am basing this off of didn’t have a top layer, I decided to add a second flour tortilla on top to pay homage to a Mexican pizza.

staged shot of tortilla pizza with craft beer pairing.

Ingredients

This tortilla pizza with homemade spicy ranch has-

  • Seasoned ground beef
  • Burrito style flour tortillas, the bigger the better
  • Sour cream and mayonnaise mixed with spices, fresh parsley, and whole chipotle peppers
  • Shredded sharp cheddar cheese, tomatoes, and green onions for the topping

What beer pairs well with this easy tortilla pizza?

The beer: Blood Orange Blonde from Haymarket Beer Co.

I picked this beer up solely because it was a blonde. This beer did not disappoint at all and I have a feeling it’s one I will be picking up again. The blood orange was perfectly incorporated and a nice way to balance out the heat of the chipotle in this recipe.

side shot of a hand holding easy tortilla pizza.

Scary movie suggestions for the beginning of fall

While I am both a horror movie and scary book fan all year long, once autumn starts it’s pretty much all I want to invest my time in. So here are my favorite spine chilling movies to watch:

  • The Babadook
  • House of 1000 Corpses
  • Midsommar
  • And it does not matter how many times I watch it, because I do atleast once a year, The Blair Witch Project

How to make this recipe

For the easy chipotle ranch recipe-

Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until smooth.

The consistency will be slightly thin because of the vinegar and lemon juice used.

This chipotle ranch is spicy. If this is the first time using this type of pepper, you may want to add one pepper at a time then taste it before adding the second pepper to the dressing.

ingredients for ranch with chipotle peppers in a food processor with descriptive text overlay.

For the filling, I use almost the same ground beef and seasoning mixture as I do in my Four B’s Tostadas. Take one pound of ground beef, cook until no longer pink, drain the grease then add a mix of seasonings.

ground beef for tacos in a strainer with descriptive text overlay.

This recipe makes two individual pizzas. On two pizza pans, place some parchment paper down then two of the tortillas. Bake in a preheated 375 degrees oven for 5 minutes.

It’s important to bake the tortillas in the oven before adding the ranch sauce so that it doesn’t get soggy.

Remove the pans then add half of the chipotle ranch to one pizza, then repeat with the next one.

steps for using tortillas to make Mexican pizzas.

Add half the ground beef on top of the dressing. Then repeat with the second pizza.

Top with the tortillas, then sprinkle with the shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes, and diced green onions.

Bake both pizzas in the 375-degree oven for 15 minutes.

FAQ’s

Can corn tortillas be used instead of flour tortillas in this recipe?

No. The idea of a Mexican pizza is to eat it like a pizza and a corn tortilla will not hold when trying to eat it in that manner.

Are low-carb tortillas an option for this recipe?

Yes, I have made this with Carb Balance tortillas and they worked just as well as traditional flour tortillas.

More pizza recipes

  • Thick Crust Sausage Pizza
  • Breakfast Pizza
  • Pepper Steak Pizza

Cut each individual tortilla pizza into 4 sections. Serve with a side of sour cream and a cold beer. And here you are…..

tortilla pizza recipe with descriptive text overlay..

From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!

side shot of individual tortilla pizza on parchment paper.

Tortilla Ranch with Chipotle Ranch

This crispy tortilla pizza is layered with ground beef, a homemade spicy chipotle ranch dressing, then baked in the oven.
5 from 6 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 pizzas

Equipment

  • two 9" pizza pans
  • parchment paper
  • food processor

Ingredients

Tortilla Pizza

  • 4 burrito sized flour tortillas two tortillas per pizza
  • 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 pound ground hamburger
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Spanish paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • chopped tomato and green onions

Chipotle Ranch

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon vinegar
  • 1 bunch parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 whole chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

Instructions

Tortilla Pizza

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • On two pizza pans, add parchment paper and one tortilla to each pan.
    4 burrito sized flour tortillas
  • Place in the oven and bake for 5 minutes.
  • While the tortillas bake, cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Remove and drain grease.
    1 pound ground hamburger
  • Add the ground beef back to the pan and add the seasonings.
    1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon Spanish paprika, 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Remove the baked tortilla and layer the sauce, ground beef, and second tortilla.
  • Sprinkle the top of the tortilla with shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes, and green onions.
    4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, chopped tomato and green onions
  • Repeat with the second pizza.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • Cut into four slices. Enjoy!

Chipotle Ranch

  • In a food processor, add the ingredients.
    1/2 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, 2 cloves garlic minced, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon vinegar, 1 bunch parsley, salt and pepper to taste, 2 whole chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • Pulse to chop the parsley and mix all the ingredients together.

Video

Notes

Tips for making tortilla pizzas:
  • If you haven’t had chipotles before, start by adding one pepper at a time to the ranch dressing base so you can adjust the heat to your liking.
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Recipe inspiration from Topshelf Pizza & Pub in Muskego, Michigan

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Last Updated on February 22, 2022 by [email protected]

Filed Under: Blonde Ale Recipe Pairings, Mitten Meals Tagged With: blonde ale

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Comments

  1. Denay DeGuzman

    September 22, 2021 at 5:32 pm

    5 stars
    This lunch was so delicious! I love that this easy recipe came together with common ingredients I had on hand in the fridge and pantry.

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      September 22, 2021 at 8:05 pm

      Wonderful! I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed it Denay.

      Reply
  2. Amanda Dixon

    September 22, 2021 at 5:39 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a fun snack! The chipotle ranch really made these something special, and I love how crisp the tortillas turned out.

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      September 22, 2021 at 8:05 pm

      Thank you so much, Amanda! the chipotle ranch is one of my favorites too.

      Reply
  3. Heather Perine

    September 22, 2021 at 6:03 pm

    5 stars
    Oh man I feel like you combined all my favorite things in one tortilla…yes please!! Making for dinner ASAP!

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      September 22, 2021 at 8:04 pm

      I hope you enjoy it Heather! Thank you.

      Reply
  4. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

    September 22, 2021 at 6:30 pm

    5 stars
    This is absolutely delicious! I love that it’s such a crowd pleaser for the whole family.

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      September 22, 2021 at 8:03 pm

      Thank you very much, Shadi! They sure are great for parties too.

      Reply
  5. Kristen Wood

    September 22, 2021 at 7:21 pm

    5 stars
    My kids loved these! Thanks so much for sharing!!

    Reply
    • [email protected]

      September 22, 2021 at 8:03 pm

      Thank you so much, Kristen! So happy the kiddos enjoyed this recipe.

      Reply

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