Description
Learn how to make the best homemade Mexican pizza with layers of seasoned ground beef, refried beans, enchilada sauce, and melted Mexican cheese on crispy flour tortillas. This easy, flavorful recipe delivers a Mexican-American classic that’s perfect for a quick dinner or satisfying meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasoning
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
Base and Sauce
- 4 small flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup refried beans
- 1/2 cup enchilada sauce or taco sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Cook Beef: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning and water, then simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture thickens and is well combined.
- Crisp Tortillas: While the beef simmers, lightly brush both sides of the tortillas with olive oil. Arrange them on a baking sheet and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they are crisp and lightly golden. Remove from oven.
- Assemble Base Layers: Spread refried beans evenly over two of the crispy tortillas. Divide the seasoned ground beef equally and spread it on top of the beans on both tortillas. Then place the remaining two tortillas on top, creating a sandwich style Mexican pizza base.
- Add Sauce and Toppings: Spread enchilada or taco sauce generously over the top tortillas. Sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese blend evenly, then top with chopped tomatoes, sliced black olives, and chopped green onions for added flavor and texture.
- Bake to Melt Cheese: Return the assembled pizzas to the oven and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly, and the pizzas are heated through.
- Serve: Remove from oven, let cool slightly, then slice into wedges and serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Customize your Mexican pizza with jalapeños, sour cream, or avocado slices for extra flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the beef and double the refried beans or substitute with seasoned lentils.
- Crisping the tortillas before assembling helps prevent sogginess and keeps the pizza crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 pizza
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
