Description
Experience a delicious fusion of Mexican and Italian flavors with this easy-to-make Mexican Pizza recipe. Crispy tortillas layered with seasoned beef, refried beans, and gooey cheese, baked to perfection and topped with your favorite taco toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
For the Pizza:
- 1 can (16 oz) refried beans
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 ½ cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup enchilada sauce or taco sauce
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Oil for frying or baking
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat, then stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Prepare the Beans: Warm the refried beans in a saucepan or microwave until spreadable.
- Crisp the Tortillas: Lightly fry each tortilla in a skillet with a bit of oil until crisp and golden, or bake them on a sheet pan for 5–7 minutes per side.
- Assemble the Pizza: Spread a thin layer of refried beans on one crisp tortilla, then top with seasoned beef. Place a second tortilla on top and spread with 2–3 tablespoons of enchilada or taco sauce. Sprinkle with cheese, diced tomatoes, olives, and green onions.
- Bake: Place assembled pizzas on a baking sheet and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Slice into quarters and serve hot.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite toppings like jalapeños, sour cream, or guacamole.
- To make it vegetarian, skip the beef and use black beans or a plant-based meat alternative.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pizza
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
