The Ultimate Mexican Pizza Recipe

These Mexican Pizzas are a fun and tasty twist on Taco Tuesday, and they’re sure to become a hit with the whole family! Inspired by Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizzas, they feature crispy fried tortillas, seasoned ground beef, refried beans, cheese, Taco sauce, diced tomatoes, and fresh green onions. Perfect for a quick dinner that’s packed with flavor!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt and pepper
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp dried cilantro
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• Small fajita-size flour tortillas
• 1 can refried beans
• Taco sauce
• 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese (or your preferred cheese)
• Diced tomatoes
• Chopped green onions
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ground Beef:
   In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened. Drain any excess grease from the beef. Season with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, dried cilantro, and cayenne. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. (You can also substitute these spices with a taco seasoning packet if you prefer.)
2. Fry the Tortillas:
   In a separate skillet, heat enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom over medium heat. Fry the flour tortillas for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Place the fried tortillas on paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
3. Assemble the Mexican Pizzas:
   Heat the refried beans to make them easier to spread. Spread a layer of refried beans on each fried tortilla. Top with a scoop of the seasoned ground beef and a sprinkle of shredded cheese. Place another fried tortilla on top, and then spoon some taco sauce over the tortilla. Add another layer of shredded cheese.
4. Bake:
   Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the assembled Mexican pizzas on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Serve:
   Once out of the oven, top the pizzas with diced tomatoes and chopped green onions. Slice each pizza into four pieces and enjoy! Feel free to add any of your favorite taco toppings like sour cream or jalapeños.

These Mexican Pizzas are delicious on their own, but you can also pair them with a side of Spanish rice for a complete meal.

Tips & FAQs:

• I used small fajita-size flour tortillas for these pizzas.
• My go-to Taco sauce is Ortega Medium Taco sauce, but feel free to use your favorite brand.
• For the best texture, I recommend shredding your own Colby Jack cheese from a block, though shredded Cheddar or a Mexican blend will work great too.
• You can use the seasoning mix listed above or swap it for a Taco seasoning packet if preferred.
• This recipe yields enough to make at least 8 Mexican Pizzas.

DURATION :

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt and pepper
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp dried cilantro
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 16 small fajita-size flour tortillas
• 1 can refried beans
• Taco sauce
• 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese (or your preferred cheese)
• Diced tomatoes
• Chopped green onions
• Vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions:

1. Cook the Ground Beef:
   In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef. Add the chopped onion and cook until the beef is fully browned. Drain any excess grease.
   Season the beef with salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, dried cilantro, and cayenne. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
2. Fry the Tortillas:
   In a separate skillet, heat enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom over medium heat. Fry the flour tortillas for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Place the fried tortillas on paper towels to absorb any excess grease.
3. Assemble the Pizzas:
   Heat the refried beans to make them easier to spread. Spread a layer of refried beans on each fried tortilla. Add a scoop of the seasoned ground beef, followed by a sprinkle of shredded cheese. Top with another fried tortilla.
   Spoon taco sauce over the top tortilla and sprinkle with more shredded cheese.
4. Bake:
   Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the assembled Mexican pizzas on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
5. Serve:
   Once out of the oven, top the pizzas with diced tomatoes and chopped green onions. Slice into 4 pieces and enjoy!

Notes:

• This recipe makes enough for 8 Mexican Pizzas. You can easily double the recipe if you need to serve more.
• You can customize the toppings to your liking, adding things like sour cream, jalapeños, or lettuce for extra flavor.

These homemade Mexican Pizzas are the perfect way to spice up dinner, and they’re sure to be loved by everyone at the table!