Description
Learn how to make a delicious Homemade Mexican Pizza that’s perfect for a fun family dinner or casual gathering. This recipe combines traditional pizza elements with flavorful Mexican ingredients for a unique twist.
Ingredients
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For the Seasoned Beef:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade mix)
- 1/4 cup water
For the Pizza Assembly:
- 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 2 green onions (sliced)
- 1/4 cup taco sauce or enchilada sauce
- Sour cream and chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cook the Seasoned Beef: In a skillet, cook ground beef with olive oil, taco seasoning, and water until fully cooked.
- Prepare the Refried Beans: Warm refried beans until spreadable.
- Assemble the Pizza: Layer tortillas with beans, beef, cheese, tomatoes, olives, and green onions. Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool slightly, slice, and garnish with taco sauce, sour cream, and cilantro.
Notes
- You can customize this pizza with different toppings like sautéed peppers or black beans.
- For a crispier crust, bake the tortillas longer before assembling.
- Pair with guacamole or salsa for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 pizza
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
