Description
A heartwarming Mexican pizza with layers of tortillas, refried beans, seasoned ground meat, and vibrant toppings, perfect for a cozy dinner or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 Tbsp homemade blend)
- 2/3 cup water
- 8 small (6-inch) flour tortillas (or corn tortillas, lightly fried)
- 1 can (15 oz) refried beans
- 1/4 cup water (to thin beans slightly)
- 1 cup red enchilada sauce (or mild taco sauce)
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese (or cheddar/Monterey jack)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- Oil for frying (or cooking spray if baking)
Instructions
- Cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat. Add taco seasoning and water; simmer for 5 minutes until thickened and fragrant.
- Warm refried beans with 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan, stirring until smooth and spreadable.
- Heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil in a skillet and fry tortillas one at a time until golden and crisp, about 1-2 minutes per side. Alternatively, brush or spray tortillas lightly with oil and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 5-7 minutes per side until crisp.
- Assemble pizzas: On a baking sheet, lay one tortilla down, spread a layer of warm beans followed by a layer of seasoned meat, top with another tortilla. Scoop enchilada sauce over the top, sprinkle with cheese, and finish with diced tomatoes, green onions, and olives.
- Bake in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Slice into quarters and serve hot with extra taco sauce or sour cream.
Notes
Make-ahead by preparing the meat and beans a day in advance. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pizza
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg