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Mexican Pizza Recipe
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Mexican Pizza

This Mexican pizza is a fun and flavorful dish featuring crispy tortillas layered with seasoned taco meat, refried beans, enchilada sauce, and melted cheese. Perfect as an appetizer or main course, it's easy to customize with your favorite toppings like tomatoes, olives, and green onions.
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.
  • Fry the tortillas (1-2 at a time) for 2-3 minutes per side, 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, until fully cooked.
  • Stir in the taco seasoning and ¼ cup water. 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 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: Lightly coat the tortillas with oil and air fry at 375°F for 6-8 minutes, or until crispy.
  • Make It Your Own: Swap the ground beef for ground chicken, turkey, or plant-based meat for a vegetarian option.
  • Serving Idea: Cut the pizzas into quarters for easy serving, especially as an appetizer.