Description
Mexican Pizza is a delightful twist on traditional pizza that features a crispy tortilla base loaded with savory ground beef, creamy refried beans, and gooey cheese. Each bite bursts with vibrant flavors and colors, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. This easy-to-make dish allows for endless customization, ensuring everyone can enjoy their own unique creation. Whether you bake it or grill it, this Mexican Pizza will quickly become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large flour tortillas
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sliced jalapeños
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sour cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning according to package instructions.
- Spread one tortilla on the baking sheet. Layer with refried beans followed by the seasoned beef.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the top, then add jalapeños and diced tomatoes if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing into wedges and serve with sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg