Description
Learn how to make delicious Easy Mexican Pizzas right at home with this simple and flavorful recipe. These pizzas are a perfect combination of crispy tortillas, seasoned ground beef, gooey cheese, and all your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Ground Beef:
- 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
For the Pizza Assembly:
- 16 Small Fajita size flour tortillas
- 1 can refried beans
- Taco Sauce
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- Diced tomatoes
- Chopped green onions
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with chopped onion until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Season the Beef: Add salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, dried cilantro, cayenne, and minced garlic. Stir well.
- Fry the Tortillas: Lightly fry flour tortillas in another skillet with vegetable oil until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
- Assemble the Pizzas: Spread refried beans on tortillas, add beef, cheese, and another tortilla. Top with taco sauce and more cheese.
- Bake: Bake at 400°F for about 10 minutes. Top with tomatoes and green onions before serving.
Notes
- You can customize toppings to your preference such as jalapenos, olives, or avocado.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with plant-based crumbles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Mexican Pizza, Easy Recipe, Homemade Pizza, Ground Beef
