Description
This Mexican Pizza recipe is a flavorful and fun twist on classic pizza, combining crispy flour tortillas with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and a melty cheese blend. Topped with fresh veggies, sour cream, salsa, and optional jalapeños, it’s a quick and satisfying meal perfect for a casual dinner or game day snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 1 lb ground beef (or chicken, if preferred)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade seasoning)
- 1/2 cup water (for taco seasoning)
- 1 cup refried beans (optional)
Cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Toppings
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for topping)
- Salsa (for topping)
- Jalapeños (optional, for topping)
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the meat filling: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef (or chicken) until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat. Add the taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water, stirring well. Simmer until the seasoning thickens and coats the meat evenly.
- Preheat and prepare tortillas: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place one tortilla on a baking sheet and spread a thin layer of refried beans evenly over it to create the base layer.
- Add meat and toppings: Spoon the seasoned meat evenly over the refried beans. Sprinkle diced onions, tomatoes, black olives, and green onions across the top.
- Cheese layering: Combine shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese and sprinkle generously over the assembled ingredients.
- Bake the pizza: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the tortilla edges are crisp.
- Add finishing touches: Remove from oven and top with dollops of sour cream, salsa, jalapeños (if using), and garnish with fresh cilantro before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken or turkey for a lighter option.
- Refried beans are optional but add a creamy texture and help hold toppings together.
- Adjust the spice level by adding or omitting jalapeños according to preference.
- Use fresh or bottled salsa depending on convenience and taste.
- For a gluten-free version, use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
