Description
These Easy Mexican Pizzas are a fun twist on traditional pizza, featuring layers of seasoned beef, refried beans, cheese, and classic taco toppings. Perfect for a quick and tasty dinner the whole family will love!
Ingredients
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For the Mexican Pizzas:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for brushing tortillas)
Optional Toppings:
- Sour cream
- Guacamole
- Jalapeño slices
- Shredded lettuce
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook ground beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
- Warm refried beans: In a separate saucepan, warm the refried beans over low heat.
- Prepare tortillas: Lightly brush both sides of the tortillas with oil and bake for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and slightly crisp.
- Assemble pizzas: Spread a layer of refried beans on four tortillas, top with seasoned beef, another tortilla, salsa, and cheese. Bake for 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Add toppings: Top with green onions, tomatoes, and olives. Slice and serve with optional toppings.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or shredded chicken for the beef.
- Use tostada shells for a crispier texture.
- This recipe is easy to customize with your favorite taco toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
