Mexican Pizza
Crunchy tortillas stuffed with a flavorful beef & bean mixture and topped with melty cheese. This easy Mexican pizza tastes a million times better than faster food.
Servings 4 Mexican Pizzas
Calories 569kcal
Ingredients
- ½ Pound Ground Beef
- ½ Package Taco Seasoning Mix About 2 Tablespoons
- 2 Tablespoons Water
- 8 White Corn Tortillas
- 16 Ounces Refried Beans
- ⅓ Cup Enchilada Sauce
- ⅓ Cup Salsa
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
- ¼ Cup Diced Tomatoes
- ¼ Cup Sliced Green Onions if desired
- ¼ Cup Sliced Black Olives if desired
- Vegetable Oil for Frying
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a skillet. Drain excess fat. Stir in water and taco seasoning.
- Simmer for 7-10 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat.
- In a large pot, heat oil to 375 degrees. Fry each tortilla for 30-45 seconds on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Spread each tortilla with ~1-2 tablespoons of refried beans. Top beans with ground meat.
- Top with second tortilla. Spread the top of the second tortilla with enchilada sauce and salsa.
- Evenly sprinkle with cheeses, tomatoes, olives, and green onion.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Notes
Ingredient Notes
- Ground Beef: I like to use 90% lean. This way you don't have to drain off any grease.
- Taco Seasoning: Use Taco Bell's storebought seasoning for the most authentic flavor.
- White Corn Tortillas: White corn tortillas are made from white corn meal and have a tan or off-white color. They are softer and easier to work with than yellow corn tortillas. If you don't want to fry your own shells you can also buy tostada shells. I have trouble finding them at my grocery store, so check a Mexican market if you have one in your area. Fried or baked flour tortillas could be used as well.
Tips
- Gather all your ingredients before you start cooking so you don't have to stop and start.
- Use a potato masher instead of a wooden spoon to break your beef up into smaller pieces. You can also use a food processor if you have one.
- Make sure refried beans are room temperature or slightly warmed so they'll spread easily without breaking your tortillas.
- Don't overcook Cook until the cheese is just melted or the bottom may char.
Nutrition
Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 1388mg | Potassium: 390mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 849IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 515mg | Iron: 4mg