Description
Enjoy all the flavors of the classic Tex-Mex favorite—crispy layered tortillas, seasoned beef, refried beans, zesty enchilada sauce, and melty cheese. This quick and crowd-pleasing Mexican Pizza is perfect for dinner, parties, or game nights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef (or turkey/plant-based)
- 1 packet (1 oz taco seasoning (or 2 Tbsp homemade))
- ½ cup water
- 6 medium flour tortillas (lightly toasted)
- 1 can (16 oz refried beans (heated))
- 1 can (10 oz red enchilada sauce)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper-jack cheese
- 1 Roma tomato (diced)
- 1 green onion (diced)
- 1 small can sliced black olives
Optional toppings:
- Sour cream
- guacamole
- shredded lettuce
- diced avocado
- hot sauce
- crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- Cook beef in skillet over medium heat until browned; drain. Add the taco seasoning and water; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Warm refried beans. Lightly toast tortillas in a skillet or oven for 3–5 minutes.
- Lay 3 tortillas on a baking sheet. Spread each with beans, then top with beef. Add one more tortilla on top.
- Spoon enchilada sauce over each stack. Sprinkle with cheddar and pepper-jack cheeses. Add tomatoes, onions, and olives.
- Bake at 400°F for 10–12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Allow to rest for 2–3 minutes, slice into wedges, and serve warm. Add additional toppings as desired.
Notes
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Make it vegetarian with black beans or meatless crumbles.
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Spice it up with jalapeños or hot enchilada sauce.
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Use corn or gluten-free tortillas if needed.
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Prep toppings or beef in advance for faster assembly.
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Reheat in oven/air-fryer for crisp texture—avoid microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 495