Description
Craving a spicy twist on pizza night? Homemade Mexican pizza delivers zesty flavors with crispy tortillas, seasoned beef, melted cheese, and fresh toppings. Diners will savor this quick, satisfying meal that brings Mexican street food right to their kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (0.45 kilograms) lean ground beef
- 1 packet (1 ounce / 28 grams) taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) water
Bread and Base:
- 6 medium flour tortillas
- 1 can (16 ounces / 454 grams) refried beans
- 1 can (10 ounces / 283 grams) red enchilada sauce
Toppings and Garnish:
- 1 cup (240 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup (240 grams) shredded pepper-jack cheese
- 1 roma tomato, diced
- 1 green onion, diced
- 1 small can sliced black olives
Instructions
- Prepare the oven space by heating to 375°F and coating two baking sheets with non-stick spray. Arrange three tortillas evenly across each sheet for initial crisping.
- Transform tortillas into crisp bases by baking 3-5 minutes per side until achieving a golden, crunchy texture. Remove and set aside for future layering.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown ground beef completely, breaking into small crumbles. Drain excess fat to ensure a clean meat preparation.
- Infuse the cooked beef with robust taco seasoning and splash of water. Allow mixture to reach a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, developing deep flavor profiles for approximately 10 minutes.
- Create foundational layers by warming refried beans in microwave. Spread a thin, even coating across one crispy tortilla, followed by a generous portion of seasoned meat. Cap with a second tortilla to form a sturdy base.
- Enhance the pizza profile by generously drizzling enchilada sauce across the top tortilla. Distribute cheddar and pepper-jack cheeses liberally, then garnish with diced tomatoes, fresh green onions, and sliced black olives.
- Construct remaining pizzas using identical layering technique. Return assembled pizzas to oven, baking until cheese melts into a bubbling, golden landscape.
- Allow pizzas brief cooling moments before slicing into quarters. Serve immediately to preserve crisp texture and maximize flavor intensity.
Notes
- Swap corn tortillas for flour tortillas to create a lighter, crispier base that holds toppings better.
- Reduce cooking oil by using lean ground beef or turkey for a healthier protein option.
- Consider adding extra spice with jalapeños or hot sauce for those who love bold flavors.
- Prepare components ahead of time to make assembly quick and streamlined during busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 472
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 840 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg