Description
This Mexican Pizza recipe features crispy flour tortillas layered with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and a savory blend of toppings like tomatoes, olives, and green onions. Baked until golden and topped with melted Mexican blend cheese and salsa, it’s an easy, flavorful meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasoning
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
Base and Toppings
- 1 (16-ounce) can refried beans
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup salsa or enchilada sauce
Others
- Nonstick cooking spray or a little oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F to get it ready for crisping the tortillas and melting the cheese later on.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it apart until fully browned. Drain excess fat, then stir in the taco seasoning along with 1/2 cup water. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and flavors meld.
- Warm Refried Beans: Heat the refried beans in a small saucepan or microwave until they are warm and spreadable, making them easier to layer on the tortillas.
- Crisp Tortillas: Lightly spray or brush both sides of each tortilla with oil. Place them on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 3–4 minutes per side until they turn crispy and golden. Remove and let cool slightly.
- Assemble Pizzas: Spread a layer of the warmed refried beans on four tortillas. Next, add a layer of the seasoned ground beef. Place another tortilla on top of each to form the pizza base.
- Add Toppings: Spread salsa or enchilada sauce over the top tortillas. Sprinkle evenly with shredded Mexican blend cheese, diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, and chopped green onions.
- Bake Final Pizzas: Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 8–10 minutes until the cheese melts completely and bubbles up.
- Serve: Let the pizzas cool slightly for easier slicing. Cut into wedges and serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit the beef and substitute with sautéed vegetables or additional refried beans.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce if you prefer a spicier pizza.
