Description
Get ready to indulge in the best of both worlds with this delicious Mexican Pizza! Crispy flour tortillas topped with seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, and fresh veggies make for a quick, satisfying, and crowd-pleasing dish. Perfect for a fun family dinner or casual gatherings, this flavorful pizza will be an instant favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 flour tortillas (8-inch)
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken for a leaner option)
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix (or homemade taco seasoning)
- 1/2 cup water (for taco seasoning)
- 1 cup refried beans (optional)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup diced red onion (optional)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for topping)
- Salsa (for topping)
- Jalapeños (optional, for topping)
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). - Cook the Ground Beef:
In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a spatula. Drain any excess fat. Stir in taco seasoning and water, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat. - Prepare the Tortillas:
Place the flour tortillas on a baking sheet and lightly brush each one with olive oil or butter for added crispiness. Bake for 5-7 minutes, or until golden and crispy. - Assemble the Mexican Pizza:
Once the tortillas are crispy, spread a thin layer of refried beans (if using) on each tortilla. Then, evenly distribute the cooked taco beef over the tortillas. Top with mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. - Bake the Pizza:
Return the pizzas to the oven and bake for an additional 7-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. - Top and Serve:
Once the pizzas are out of the oven, sprinkle with diced tomatoes, black olives, green onions, and red onion. Add jalapeños for a spicy kick. Finish by adding a dollop of sour cream, salsa, and fresh cilantro as garnish. - Enjoy:
Slice into wedges and serve immediately for a delicious, fun dinner!
Notes
- For a lighter option, swap ground beef with lean ground turkey or chicken.
- To make this vegetarian, skip the meat and load up on extra veggies like bell peppers or corn.
- If you prefer a crunchier texture, you can pre-toast the tortillas for 2 minutes before assembling the pizza.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Pizza, MexicanDinner, Pizza, Mexican
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican, American