Description
This Easy Mexican Pizza recipe combines crispy fried tortillas layered with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, and melted Colby Jack cheese, all baked to perfection and topped with fresh diced tomatoes and green onions. It’s a flavorful, satisfying dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 chopped onion
- 1/2 tsp salt and pepper
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried cilantro
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1 TBSP minced garlic
Base & Toppings
- 16 small fajita size flour tortillas
- 1 can refried beans
- Taco sauce (to taste)
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- Diced tomatoes (for topping)
- Chopped green onions (for topping)
Other
- Vegetable oil (for frying tortillas)
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and add the chopped onion. Cook until the beef is fully cooked, then drain any excess grease.
- Season the beef: Add salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, dried cilantro, cayenne, and minced garlic to the beef. Stir well to combine all the spices evenly with the meat.
- Fry the tortillas: While the beef is cooking, heat vegetable oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Fry the small flour tortillas on both sides for 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Place them on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Prepare the base: Heat the refried beans until soft and easy to spread. Spread a layer of refried beans on one fried tortilla, then add a scoop of the seasoned ground beef, and a small amount of shredded cheese. Top with another fried tortilla, then spoon taco sauce on top and sprinkle more cheese over it.
- Bake the pizzas: Place the assembled pizzas on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add fresh toppings and serve: Remove the pizzas from the oven and top them with diced tomatoes and chopped green onions. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe makes 8 Mexican pizzas.
- Use paper towels to drain excess oil from fried tortillas to keep them crispy but not greasy.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the spice level to your preference.
- For a healthier option, you can use whole wheat tortillas and lean ground beef.
- Leftover pizzas can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Mexican pizza
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
