Homemade Mexican Pizza (Better than Taco Bell)

Steps

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1. 1
   In a small saucepan, combine the tomato sauce, water, vinegar, and all the sauce spices. Set over medium heat and bring to a simmer, stirring well.
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2. 2
   Taste the sauce and add extra cayenne if you'd like it spicier. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes until slightly reduced, then set aside.
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   Heat a pan over medium-high heat until hot, add the ground beef and break it apart. Season with garlic salt, chili powder, paprika, oregano, cumin, and onion powder, and cook for a couple of minutes.
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   Add the chopped Roma tomato and onion, mix, and cook for about 5 minutes.
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   Drain off excess grease, then add 2 tablespoons of the prepared sauce and the cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup water. Mix and cook for another minute until the taco meat is done.
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   Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare two small flour tortillas per pizza.
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   Heat a little oil on a comal or griddle over medium heat, place the tortilla in, poke a few holes in it, and lightly fry each side for about a minute until golden.
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   Transfer the lightly fried tortillas to the oven and bake for about 5 minutes until extra crispy.
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   On one tortilla, spread a layer of refried beans, then add the taco meat, sprinkle on cheese to act as the glue, and top with the second tortilla.
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10. 10
    Spread the prepared sauce on top of the tortilla stack, add more cheese, then top with diced tomatoes, green onions, black olives, and jalapeños.
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    Place the pizza back on the baking sheet, return it to the oven until the cheese melts, then remove and serve.
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