Description
This Mexican Pizza recipe features crispy fried corn tortillas layered with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, enchilada sauce, and melted cheddar cheese, finished with fresh toppings for a delightful Tex-Mex meal that’s ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Fried Tortillas
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (use 1–2 tablespoons for a lighter fry)
- 16 corn tortillas (6-inch)
- Salt to taste
Meat and Sauce
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (or use taco sauce)
Beans and Cheese
- 2 cups refried beans (warmed, from a 16-ounce can)
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese (shredded)
Toppings
- Diced tomato
- Sliced black olives
- Green onion
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Fry Tortillas: Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the corn tortillas in batches, 1-2 at a time, turning each side for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and Season: Remove tortillas and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Lightly season with salt.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the pizzas later.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a pan, heat 1 teaspoon vegetable oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, stirring occasionally, until fully browned, about 6-7 minutes.
- Simmer Meat: Stir in taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water with the beef. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to blend flavors.
- Assemble Base: Place 8 of the crispy tortillas on a baking sheet as the pizza bases.
- Add Sauce, Beans, and Meat: Spread enchilada sauce over each tortilla, then layer with warmed refried beans and taco-seasoned ground beef.
- Layer with Tortillas and Cheese: Top each with another crispy tortilla, spread more enchilada sauce on top, and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly.
- Bake Pizzas: Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven and top with diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, green onions, and hot sauce to taste. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter version, reduce the amount of oil used when frying the tortillas to 1-2 tablespoons.
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or a plant-based alternative for variation.
- Use mild or spicy enchilada sauce depending on your heat preference.
- Adding a dollop of sour cream or guacamole on top enhances flavor and creaminess.
- Make sure to drain tortillas well to avoid sogginess in the pizza layers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying and Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
