Mexican Fiestada for School Lunch
Mexican Fiestada for School Lunch brings back cafeteria nostalgia with mini pizzas topped with taco-seasoned ground beef, a gently spiced tomato sauce, and a golden blanket of Cheddar. The crust bakes up crisp while the cheese melts into the savory meat for a satisfying bite. Ideal for a quick lunch, after-school snack, or casual weeknight meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mexican Fiestada for School Lunch, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 42 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and taco seasoning; cook and stir until the beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard the grease.
- 3
Divide the pizza dough in half. Press each half into a thin crust and set them on a nonstick baking sheet.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 3 minutes.
- 5
While the crusts bake, stir together the pizza sauce, cumin, and salt in a bowl.
- 6
Take the crusts out of the oven and spread 1/2 of the sauce mixture over each. Evenly sprinkle the beef and Cheddar on top. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and the crusts are crunchy, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Calories 661.4 kcal High 33%
- Protein 31.64 g Good Source 63%
- Carbohydrate 57.57 g 21%
- Total Fat 33.95 g High 44%
- Saturated Fat 15.4 g High 77%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 93.35 mg High 31%
- Sodium 1212.71 mg High 53%
- Dietary Fiber 4.2 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 4.02 g --
- Added Sugars 3.0 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 458.17 mg Good Source 35%
- Iron 5.01 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 226.39 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 30.06 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 4.94 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.36 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Mexican Fiestada for School Lunch is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Ground Beef, Ground Cumin, Pizza Dough, and Pizza Sauce. Each serving provides about 661.4 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mexican Fiestada for School Lunch?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Mexican Fiestada for School Lunch made of?
- The main ingredients are Ground Beef, Ground Cumin, Pizza Dough, Pizza Sauce, Salt. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Mexican Fiestada for School Lunch?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Mexican Fiestada for School Lunch?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 661.4 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mexican Fiestada for School Lunch easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Mexican Fiestada for School Lunch healthy?
- Mexican Fiestada for School Lunch has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 661.4 calories and 31.64 g of protein, or 63% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1212.71 mg (53% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 15.4 g (77% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.0 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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