Description
This Easy Mexican Pizza is a flavorful and fun twist on traditional pizza using crispy corn tortillas layered with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, enchilada sauce, and melted cheddar cheese. Topped with fresh tomatoes, olives, green onions, and sour cream, this dish brings a delicious Tex-Mex flair perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasoning
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade)
- 2/3 cup water (158g)
- 1 Tablespoon oil
Base and Layers
- 20 corn tortillas
- 2 cups refried beans (260g) or 16 oz can refried beans
- 1 1/4 cups red enchilada sauce (240g) or 10 oz can red enchilada sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (226g)
Toppings
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup sliced olives (71g)
- 3 green onions, chopped
- Sour cream, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Once browned, drain any excess grease. Add taco seasoning and water, stirring well to combine. Let the mixture simmer until thickened.
- Crisp Tortillas: Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, cook each corn tortilla one at a time until golden and slightly crisp on both sides, flipping halfway through. Remove tortillas to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Assemble Mexican Pizzas: Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce on one crisp tortilla. Add a layer of refried beans, followed by a spoonful of the seasoned taco meat. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the meat, then place a second tortilla on top. Spread another spoonful of enchilada sauce and sprinkle with more cheese on the top tortilla.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Place the assembled tortillas on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with sliced olives, diced Roma tomatoes, chopped green onions, and a dollop of sour cream if desired. Cut into wedges and serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with cooked seasoned vegetables or plant-based meat alternatives.
- To save time, use canned refried beans and enchilada sauce.
- Ensure tortillas are crisp before assembling to prevent sogginess during baking.
- Feel free to customize toppings with jalapeños, avocado slices, or cilantro.
- Leftover Mexican pizza can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Mexican pizza, Tex-Mex, ground beef recipe, refried beans, enchilada sauce, easy dinner, baked tortilla pizza
