Description
This Homemade Mexican Pizza is a bold, cheesy fusion of tacos and pizza, made with crispy tortillas, seasoned meat, refried beans, and melty cheese. Baked until golden and topped with fresh ingredients, it’s an easy 30-minute dinner that’s fun, customizable, and way better than takeout. Perfect for weeknights, game days, or taco night with a twist!
Ingredients
- 8 flour tortillas (8-inch size)
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- ½ cup water
- 1 can refried beans
- ½ cup salsa or enchilada sauce
- 1½ cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- ¼ cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Sour cream, for topping
- Oil, for brushing or frying tortillas
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a skillet, brown the ground meat. Drain excess fat.
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Stir in taco seasoning and water; simmer until meat is coated and flavorful.
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In a separate pan, warm the refried beans.
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Brush tortillas lightly with oil and bake or pan-fry until golden and crispy on both sides.
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Spread a layer of refried beans on one tortilla, top with seasoned meat, then place another crispy tortilla on top.
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Spread salsa or enchilada sauce over the top tortilla, then sprinkle with cheese.
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Bake pizzas for 8–10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Remove from oven and top with diced tomatoes, olives, green onions, and sour cream.
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Slice and serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use sautéed veggies, black beans, or extra refried beans instead of meat.
- Add jalapeños, chipotle sauce, or hot sauce for extra spice.
- Use rotisserie chicken tossed in taco seasoning for a quick shortcut.
- For extra crispiness, pre-bake or air-fry tortillas before layering.
