Description
This Homemade Mexican Pizza recipe combines crispy baked tortillas layered with seasoned ground beef, creamy refried beans, enchilada sauce, and topped with a melty Mexican cheese blend and fresh toppings. It’s a crowd-pleasing main course that delivers classic Mexican-American flavors with an easy baking method.
Ingredients
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Meat and Seasoning
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade)
- ½ cup water
Tortillas and Beans
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 (16 oz) can refried beans
- Vegetable oil for brushing
Toppings
- 1½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- ½ cup enchilada sauce or taco sauce
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat and Cook Ground Beef: Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat, then stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until thickened.
- Prepare Tortillas: Meanwhile, lightly brush both sides of each tortilla with vegetable oil. Place them on a sheet pan and bake for 5–6 minutes per side, or until golden and crisp.
- Warm Refried Beans: Heat the refried beans in a small saucepan over low heat or microwave until warm and spreadable.
- Assemble Mexican Pizzas: Spread a layer of warmed refried beans on 4 tortillas. Top each with the seasoned ground beef. Place a second tortilla on top of each stack.
- Add Toppings: Spread enchilada or taco sauce over the tops of each tortilla stack. Sprinkle evenly with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, and sliced green onions.
- Bake to Melt Cheese: Return the assembled pizzas to the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven, slice each stack like a pizza, and serve hot.
Notes
- Customize by adding jalapeños, sour cream, or guacamole for extra flavor.
- For a vegetarian version, omit meat and double the beans or add sautéed vegetables instead.
- Use gluten-free tortillas if dietary needs require it.
