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Homemade Mexican Pizza

Homemade Mexican Pizza


  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x

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

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  • 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

  1. Cook beef in skillet over medium heat until browned; drain. Add the taco seasoning and water; simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Warm refried beans. Lightly toast tortillas in a skillet or oven for 3–5 minutes.
  3. Lay 3 tortillas on a baking sheet. Spread each with beans, then top with beef. Add one more tortilla on top.
  4. Spoon enchilada sauce over each stack. Sprinkle with cheddar and pepper-jack cheeses. Add tomatoes, onions, and olives.
  5. Bake at 400°F for 10–12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Allow to rest for 2–3 minutes, slice into wedges, and serve warm. Add additional toppings as desired.

Notes

  • Make it vegetarian with black beans or meatless crumbles.

  • Spice it up with jalapeños or hot enchilada sauce.

  • Use corn or gluten-free tortillas if needed.

  • Prep toppings or beef in advance for faster assembly.

  • Reheat in oven/air-fryer for crisp texture—avoid microwave.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 495