Mexican Pizza

4.7(329 reviews)

Mexican-style pizza — flour tortilla with refried beans, seasoned beef, cheese, salsa, jalapeños. Like Taco Bell's famous menu item, made better at home.

Prep Time

15 min

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Cook Time

13 min

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Servings

2

Calories

602 cal

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Mexican Pizza — homemade American fast food recipe with dough, salsa, cheese, 2 servings, ready in 28 minutes
Fast Food
Medium

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servings
  • Dough½ batch
  • Salsa½
  • Cheese½ cup
  • Pizza Dough½ ball
  • Tomato Sauce½ cup
  • Mozzarella½ cup
  • Oregano½
  • Olive Oil1 tbsp

All quantities scaled automatically from 2 servings.

Ingredients

Makes 2 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust

  • Dough0.5 batch
  • Salsa0.5
  • Cheese0.5 cup
  • Pizza Dough0.5 ball
  • Tomato Sauce0.5 cup
  • Mozzarella0.5 cup
  • Oregano0.5
  • Olive Oil1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 425°F. Lay 2 large flour tortillas on baking sheets. Brush with oil. Bake 5 minutes until just crispy.

  2. 2

    Brown 1 lb ground beef with 1 chopped onion + 1 packet taco seasoning + ¼ cup water. Simmer 5 min until thick.

  3. 3

    Warm 1 can refried beans in saucepan with 1 teaspoon cumin.

  4. 4

    Build each Mexican pizza: tortilla, spread with refried beans, top with seasoned beef.

  5. 5

    Top with second tortilla (also baked crispy). Spread with ½ cup salsa, 1 cup shredded cheese, sliced jalapeños.

  6. 6

    Bake 5-7 min until cheese is bubbly. Top with chopped tomatoes, scallions, sour cream, sliced black olives. Slice into wedges. Serve immediately.

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💡 Expert Tips

  • 1.Pre-bake tortillas crispy.
  • 2.Bean layer holds the stack.
  • 3.Two tortillas stacked.
  • 4.Eat immediately.

🔬 Why It Works

Mexican pizza succeeds with the two-tortilla stack creating layered eating — bean base, beef middle, cheese top. The crispy tortillas hold up to the toppings. Easy fusion of Mexican flavors in pizza form.

Frequently Asked Questions

Best for what?
Casual dinner, kid meal, copycat takeout night.
Variations?
Chicken (substitute beef). Vegetarian (skip beef, double beans).
Best cheese?
Mexican blend (cheddar + Monterey Jack). Pepper jack for heat.
Make ahead?
Prep components. Assemble and bake just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)

Calories602kcal
Protein15g
Carbohydrates22g
Fat21g
Fiber6g
Sugar19g

* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.

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