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Homemade Mexican Pizza

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This Homemade Mexican Pizza is a delicious copycat of the Taco Bell classic, featuring layers of crispy tortillas, seasoned ground beef, creamy refried beans, and melted cheese, all topped with fresh tomatoes, olives, and green onions. A quick and satisfying meal made right at home.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 pizzas

Ingredients

  • 8 flour tortillas (soft taco or fajita size)
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (or 1 ounce packet)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 15 ounces refried beans (about 2 cups)
  • 12 tablespoons milk (optional)
  • 15 ounces red enchilada sauce
  • Freshly grated cheddar cheese
  • Freshly grated jack cheese
  • 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives, drained
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • Optional toppings: sour cream, cilantro, avocado, guacamole, sliced jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Place the 8 tortillas on baking sheets and bake for 5 minutes. Flip and bake another 5 minutes until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces until no longer pink.
  4. Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5–10 minutes until thickened.
  5. In a small saucepan, heat refried beans with 1–2 tablespoons of milk (optional) to make them creamy.
  6. To assemble each pizza: Spread refried beans on one tortilla, add about ⅓ of the beef, then top with another tortilla.
  7. Spread a few tablespoons of enchilada sauce over the top tortilla, then add diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar and jack cheese, olives, and green onions.
  8. Repeat to assemble remaining pizzas.
  9. Bake the pizzas for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  10. Remove from oven, add any optional toppings, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Watch the tortillas carefully in the oven — they can burn quickly.
  • Customize with your favorite cheeses or toppings like sour cream or avocado.
  • Warming the beans with milk makes them easier to spread and creamier in texture.
  • Use pre-shredded or freshly grated cheese for convenience or maximum meltiness.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pizza
  • Calories: 482
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 2347mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 54g
  • Fiber: 9g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 71mg