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Mexican Pizza Recipe
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Mexican Pizza Recipe

A fun and flavorful dish that layers crispy tortillas, seasoned taco meat, refried beans, enchilada sauce, and cheese. Perfect as a main course or an appetizer, it’s customizable with your favorite toppings like olives, tomatoes, or hot sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 8
Calories: 502kcal

Ingredients

For the Tortillas:

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 16 corn tortillas 6-inch
  • Salt to taste

For the Mexican Pizzas:

  • 2 cups refried beans warmed (16-ounce can)
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 cups enchilada sauce or taco sauce
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese shredded

Optional Toppings: Diced tomato, sliced black olives, green onions, hot sauce

Instructions

Make the Crispy Tortillas:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Add the tortillas (1-2 at a time) and fry each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  • Place the fried tortillas on paper towels to drain excess oil and season lightly with salt.

Cook the Ground Beef:

  • Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Add the ground beef and cook for 6-7 minutes, or until fully cooked.
  • Stir in the taco seasoning and ¼ cup water. Let it simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.

Assemble the Mexican Pizzas:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Place 8 crispy tortilla shells on a baking sheet.
  • Spread each tortilla with a layer of enchilada sauce, followed by refried beans, and then taco meat.
  • Top each with another crispy tortilla, then spread more enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with shredded cheese.

Bake the Pizzas:

  • Bake the assembled pizzas in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.

Add Toppings and Serve:

  • Remove from the oven and top with diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, green onions, and hot sauce, or your favorite toppings.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Air Fryer Option: Use an air fryer to crisp the tortillas instead of frying them in oil.
Make It Your Own: Swap ground beef for chicken, turkey, or plant-based meat.
Storage: Leftover pizza can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.