This Mexican Pizza is a delicious way to combine two of my favorites foods!
This is a homemade version of the famous Taco Bell Mexican pizza. Well it has always been my favorite on the menu. Pretty brilliant combining two of my favorite foods pizza and tacos.
This Mexican pizza can be whipped up for a quick weeknight dinner. I use my cast iron skillet to fry the tortillas, and then bake them on this sheet pan. Flour tortillas layered with beans and taco meat then topped with sauce, cheese, and all your favorite toppings. Put a dollop of sour cream or salsa. Mmmm Perfection!!
How to make a Mexican Pizza
- Start by making frying up the ground beef according to the taco seasoning pkg.
- Add oil to a hot skillet and fry the flour tortillas and place on a paper towel to drain.
- Next, lay one crispy tortilla on a baking sheet followed by an even spread of refried beans.
- Now add a spoonful of taco meat, followed by another tortilla.
- Next add your taco sauce, cheese, tomatoes, and olives.
- Bake until cheese is melted, and sprinkle fresh chopped green onions on top.
My family loves this Mexican Pizza, always a nice change instead of the typical taco night. This recipe is super easy and uses fresh ingredients that most likely you have on hand.
If you love this Mexican Pizza then check out these recipes!
- Crispy Shrimp Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw
- Chipotle Lime Flank Steak Street Tacos
- Tequila Lime Chicken Burrito Bowl
- Slow Cooker Beef Short Rib Tacos
- Spicy Beef Crunchwrap Supreme
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Mexican Pizza
Mexican pizza is fun twist for taco night. Easy week night dinner packed with tex-mex flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 8 (6-inch) flour tortillas
- 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
- 2 (8 oz) jars taco sauce
- 1 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cup shredded pepper-jack cheese
- 1 large diced tomatoes
- 1 can sliced olives
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- green onions sliced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large skillet heat the oil up on medium heat.
- Fry each tortilla in the oil just until lightly browned and crispy, remove and set aside on paper towels
- Meanwhile, cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain grease. Add taco seasoning, water and simmer then add 1/2 cup taco sauce. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Stir and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
- In a small pan on medium heat warm the refried beans
- Place a single layer of the beans on the crispy tortillas, followed by a layer of the taco meat, Top with another tortilla. Spread 3-4 tablespoons of taco sauce, sprinkle some cheddar and jack cheese and top with a few tomatoes and olives.
- Bakes in the oven for 10-12 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly
- Remove from oven let set for 5 minutes top with green onions and slice
Notes
You can substitute the taco sauce for enchilada sauce if desired
Looks really yummy! Thank you for this recipe. Will surely try it soon! 🙂
I've never tried doing that Sherri.
Can you fry the tortillas a day ahead?
It goes in after the taco seasoning.
What is the 1/4 cup of water for?
Woohoo Kari! I'm so glad you loved them, and thank you for taking the time to come back here to let me know 🙂
The best ever!!
Good to know Dave 🙂
I missed the recipe where it said flour tortillas m, but corn tortillas work great too!
Mmm this looks so good!
That was a really helpful post. Thanks, Wendie!
Oh I am so glad you liked them Susie! Totally made my day 🙂
These are delicious! A little laborsome with lots of steps, but easy. Very yummy!
I usually get Ortega, or the Taco Bell brand.
What kind of taco sauce do you use?
Fantastic Dan so glad you loved it 🙂
Thanks Wendie,
Made these for dinner tonight along with Mexican rice. Delicious!!!