Homemade Mexican Style Pizza

This easy homemade Mexican-style pizza features a crispy flour tortilla base layered with creamy refried beans, seasoned ground beef, a blend of melted cheeses, fresh tomatoes, black olives, and green onions. Ready in just about 30 minutes, it’s a fun twist on taco night that the whole family will enjoy—without the drive-thru price tag.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Making this at home lets you customize the ingredients to your liking while keeping it budget-friendly and healthier. Perfect as a main course alongside your favorite Mexican sides like cilantro-lime rice or a fresh salad. You can also pair it with grilled chicken bowls, enchiladas, or street-style tacos for a full fiesta.

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Key Ingredients

• Ground beef (or swap for ground turkey, chicken, or pork)
• Taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
• Small flour tortillas (corn tortillas can be used but may be less sturdy)
• Refried beans, warmed
• Taco sauce or enchilada sauce
• Cheese blend: cheddar, pepper jack, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend
• Toppings: diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, chopped green onions
• Cooking oil: vegetable, olive, or avocado oil for frying

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
2. Stir in taco seasoning and water; simmer until thickened. Add taco sauce, bring to a boil briefly, then remove from heat.
3. In another skillet, heat oil and fry each tortilla until golden and crispy on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
4. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, layer each crispy tortilla with warmed refried beans, then a generous scoop of the seasoned beef mixture.
5. Top with another crispy tortilla. Spread enchilada or taco sauce over the top layer.
6. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, black olives, and green onions.
7. Bake until cheese melts and toppings are heated through.

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Tips & Storage

• Baking helps meld flavors and melts the cheese perfectly.
• Store leftover meat separately in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.
• Keep tortillas sealed at room temperature in a zip-top bag for a few days.
• Reheat leftovers in the oven, toaster oven, or air fryer for best texture; microwaving is a quicker option but may soften the crust.

Enjoy a fresh spin on taco night that’s crispy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor!