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A stack of Mexican Pizza Recipe topped with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, fresh diced tomatoes, onions, and cilantro.

Mexican Pizza Recipe

A homemade version of the beloved Mexican Pizza Recipe with crispy flour tortillas, seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and customizable toppings. It’s fast, affordable, and better than takeout.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Make Ahead Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American Fusion, Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 580
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground beef - Or turkey/chicken
  • 1 pkg Taco seasoning - Or homemade mix
  • ⅔ cup Water - To mix with seasoning
  • 8 Flour tortillas - 6 to 8-inch size
  • 1 can Refried beans - About 15 oz; warmed
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar - Or cheese of choice
  • 1 cup Shredded Jack cheese - Or Mexican blend
  • Vegetable oil - For frying tortillas
  • 1 Tomato - Diced fresh
  • ¼ cup Sliced black olives - Optional
  • 2 Green onions - Chopped
  • Sour cream - For topping
  • Salsa or taco sauce - For serving
Optional Additions:
  • Jalapeños - Fresh or pickled
  • Lettuce - Shredded add after baking
  • Bell peppers - Diced or sautéed
  • Mexican hot sauce - For extra heat

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet (For browning ground beef)
  • 1 Baking sheet (For baking the assembled pizzas)
  • 1 Spatula (For flipping tortillas and meat)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For chopping toppings)
  • 1 Cutting board (Prep surface)
  • 1 Mixing spoon (Stirring meat and beans)
  • Optional Colander (For draining cooked beef)
  • Optional Paper towels (For draining tortillas after frying)

Method
 

  1. Brown the beef and add seasoning with water.
    A skillet with cooked ground beef and chopped tomatoes, seasoned with green peppers and spices.
  2. Fry or bake tortillas until golden and crunchy.
    A tortilla wrap topped with chili, shredded cheese, green onions, and more shredded cheese, ready to be folded or baked.
  3. Spread beans and beef on bottom tortilla layer.
    A classic pepperoni pizza topped with sliced pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan, with black pepper seasoning.
  4. Add top tortilla, more cheese, and bake until melted.
    A close-up of a Mexican pizza with a vibrant topping of chopped tomatoes, black olives, red onions, cilantro, and green onions, drizzled with sour cream.
  5. Add tomatoes, olives, and fresh toppings after baking.
    A stack of Mexican Pizza Recipe topped with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, fresh diced tomatoes, onions, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 300gCalories: 580kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 27gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 970mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 950IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 290mgIron: 3.2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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