Description

This Mexican Pizza recipe is a fun and delicious twist on traditional pizza, with crispy tortillas layered with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, melted cheese, and zesty toppings. It’s an easy, customizable meal that the whole family will love. Top with salsa, guacamole, and sour cream for extra flavor!

Ingredients

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For the Mexican Pizza:

4 large flour tortillas
1 lb ground beef (or chicken, turkey, or vegetarian option)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade taco seasoning)
1 can (16 oz) refried beans
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
1/2 cup sliced jalapeños (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (optional)
Sour cream, guacamole, and salsa for serving

Instructions

Prepare the beef: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Drain any excess grease. Add the taco seasoning and a splash of water (as directed on the seasoning packet) and stir to combine. Set aside.
Prepare the tortillas: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the tortillas on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they’re crispy and golden brown. Alternatively, you can fry them in a pan with a little oil to get them crispy.
Assemble the pizza: Once the tortillas are crispy, spread a layer of refried beans on each tortilla. Then, spread a layer of the seasoned beef mixture over the beans. Sprinkle both cheddar and mozzarella cheese generously on top.
Bake the pizzas: Place the assembled tortillas back in the oven and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Add toppings: Once the pizzas are baked, remove them from the oven and top with diced tomatoes, green onions, black olives, jalapeños, and cilantro.
Serve: Slice the Mexican pizzas and serve with sides of salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

Notes

You can use ground chicken, turkey, or a plant-based meat alternative for a different variation of this recipe.
For a spicier kick, increase the number of jalapeños or drizzle hot sauce on top.
If you want a vegetarian version, omit the meat and add extra vegetables like bell peppers, corn, or onions.
This recipe is easily customizable with your favorite taco toppings such as lettuce, diced avocado, or a drizzle of crema.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Dish, Tex-Mex, Comfort Food
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Mexican-American

Keywords: Mexican pizza, taco pizza, easy Mexican pizza, homemade Mexican pizza, Tex-Mex pizza, crispy tortilla pizza, quick dinner recipe