Description
This Easy Mexican Pizza recipe features crispy corn tortillas layered with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, enchilada sauce, and melted cheddar cheese, baked to perfection and topped with fresh olives, tomatoes, and green onions for a delicious, hearty meal inspired by Mexican flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Seasoning
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade)
- 2/3 cup water (158g)
- 1 tablespoon oil
Base and Layers
- 20 corn tortillas
- 2 cups refried beans (260g or 16 oz can)
- 1 1/4 cups red enchilada sauce (240g or 10 oz can)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (226g)
Toppings
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
- 1/2 cup sliced olives (71g)
- 3 green onions, chopped
- Sour cream (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, crumble the lean ground beef with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Once fully browned, drain any excess grease. Add taco seasoning and 2/3 cup water, then stir to combine and let simmer until the liquid reduces slightly and flavors meld.
- Crisp the Tortillas: Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry each corn tortilla one at a time until golden brown and slightly crispy on both sides, flipping halfway through. Transfer cooked tortillas to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Assemble the Mexican Pizza: On a baking sheet, lay one crispy corn tortilla and spread a thin layer of red enchilada sauce on top. Next, spread a layer of refried beans, then spoon some seasoned taco meat evenly over the beans. Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese over this layer. Place a second corn tortilla on top, then spread more enchilada sauce and add more shredded cheese to create a cheesy top layer.
- Bake the Pizza: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the assembled Mexican pizzas for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the layers are heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and top with sliced olives, diced Roma tomatoes, chopped green onions, and a dollop of sour cream. Cut into wedges and serve warm.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute seasoned cooked vegetables for the ground beef.
- You can use homemade enchilada sauce or refried beans if desired.
- To save time, crisp the tortillas in batches and keep them warm while assembling.
- Adding jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce on top can add extra heat for those who love spice.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Mexican pizza, ground beef pizza, cheesy Mexican dish, easy Mexican dinner, enchilada pizza, taco pizza, family meal, Mexican comfort food
