Description
This Homemade Mexican Pizza recipe features crispy flour tortillas layered with savory seasoned ground beef, creamy refried beans, spicy enchilada sauce, and melted cheddar and pepper-jack cheeses. Topped with fresh diced Roma tomatoes, green onions, and black olives, this flavorful dish brings a satisfying and easy-to-make twist on classic Mexican flavors, perfect for a family dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasoning
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 oz)
- Water as per taco seasoning packet instructions (approximately 2/3 cup)
Base and Sauce
- 6 medium flour tortillas
- 1 can refried beans (16 oz)
- 1 can enchilada sauce (10 oz)
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper-jack cheese
Fresh Toppings
- Diced Roma tomato, about 1 medium tomato
- Chopped green onion, 2 stalks
- Sliced black olives, 1/4 cup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly spray two baking sheets to prevent sticking.
- Crisp the tortillas: Arrange three tortillas on each sheet and bake for 3-5 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown. Flip them over and bake for another 2-5 minutes until the tortillas are crispy and sturdy enough to hold toppings.
- Cook the ground beef: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef until it is fully browned. Drain any excess fat to keep the dish lean.
- Season the beef: Add the packet of taco seasoning and water according to the packet instructions (usually about 2/3 cup). Simmer the beef mixture for about 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and sauce to thicken.
- Warm the refried beans: Place refried beans in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 1-2 minutes until warm and spreadable.
- Layer the first tortilla: Spread a generous amount of warmed refried beans evenly on one crispy tortilla, then spoon on the seasoned beef mixture. Top with a second tortilla to create a sturdy layered base.
- Add sauce and cheese: Spread enchilada sauce over the top tortilla, then sprinkle shredded cheddar and pepper-jack cheese evenly. Add fresh toppings like diced Roma tomato, chopped green onions, and sliced black olives.
- Repeat layering: Use the remaining tortillas to create additional layered pizzas following the same steps.
- Bake until bubbly: Place the layered pizzas back in the oven and bake for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake the tortillas longer before layering the ingredients but be careful not to burn them.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- Feel free to customize fresh toppings such as avocado slices, jalapeños, or sour cream.
- Using a mix of cheddar and pepper-jack cheeses balances sharpness and spice perfectly.
- Let the pizzas cool for a few minutes before slicing to help the layers set.
