Tlayuda Oaxaqueña (Oaxacan Crisp Tortilla Pizza)
A big crisp tortilla spread with beans, topped with chorizo, melted cheese, avocado and pickled red onions.
Made with Pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas) and Refried beans (frijoles refritos) and Homemade Mexican chorizo. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.34 a head
- Oven220°C (200°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Lay the tortillas on two baking trays and bake for 4 minutes until crisp but still pale.
4 min - 2
Warm your ready made refried beans (see the base recipe). Fry your ready made chorizo (see the base recipe) in a dry pan for 5 minutes until sizzling hot and cooked through.
5 min - 3
Spread the beans over each tortilla, leaving a 1 cm edge. Scatter with chorizo and cheese.
- 4
Bake for 6 to 8 minutes until the cheese bubbles and the edges are deep golden.
7 min - 5
Top with lettuce, tomato and avocado, then finish with your ready made pickled red onions (see the base recipe). Fold and eat.
Tips
- Crisp the tortilla first, or the beans make it soggy.
- Real tlayudas are about 30 cm wide. Use the biggest tortillas you can find.
- Add shredded cabbage for extra crunch.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten at once. Components keep 3 days chilled; reheat the chorizo and beans until steaming hot.
Questions
What is a tlayuda?
A large, thin, crisp-baked corn tortilla from Oaxaca, spread with beans and cheese, and folded like a pizza.
Can I use corn tortillas?
Yes, large corn tortillas are more authentic. Bake until crisp.
Can I make it vegetarian?
Yes, leave out the chorizo and use extra mushrooms or beans.
More made with pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas)
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DFEFNFTacos de Birria de Borrego (Lamb Birria Tacos)
DFEFNFTacos de Pescado Ahumado (Smoked Mackerel Tacos)
GFEFNFTacos de Pescado al Adobo (Guajillo Fish Tacos)
GFDFEFSee every dish made with pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas)
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.