Homemade Mexican Pizza Recipe!

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Here’s a complete, from-scratch recipe for Homemade Mexican Pizza that’s crispy, cheesy, flavorful, and even better than the fast food version. 🍕🌮

🌶️ Homemade Mexican Pizza Recipe

🔪 Servings: 2–3
🕒 Time: 30–40 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
Tortillas:

  • 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas

  • Oil for frying (vegetable or canola) or spray for baking

Meat Filling:

  • 1/2 lb (225g) ground beef (or turkey or plant-based meat)

  • 1/2 small onion, diced (optional)

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1/2 packet taco seasoning (or see homemade below)

  • 1/4 cup water

Homemade Taco Seasoning (if needed):

  • 1 tsp chili powder

  • 1/2 tsp cumin

  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/4 tsp onion powder

  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika

  • Pinch of oregano

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Bean Layer:

  • 1 cup canned refried beans (or homemade)

  • Splash of milk or water to loosen the consistency (optional)

Pizza Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce

  • 1 tsp taco seasoning (from above)

  • 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)

Toppings:

  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (cheddar, Monterey Jack, etc.)

  • 1 small tomato, diced

  • Sliced black olives (optional)

  • Diced green onions

  • Jalapeños (optional)

Optional Garnish:

  • Sour cream

  • Guacamole or avocado slices

  • Cilantro

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Crisp the Tortillas:

You can fry or bake them:

Frying method:

  • Heat about 1/2 inch oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

  • Fry tortillas one at a time for 1–2 mins per side until golden and crispy.

  • Drain on paper towels.

Baking method (healthier):

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

  • Lightly spray both sides of each tortilla with oil.

  • Bake on a wire rack or baking sheet for 5–7 mins per side, flipping once. Remove when crisp.

2. Cook the Meat:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, add a bit of oil and sauté onions (if using) until soft.

  • Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

  • Add ground meat, breaking it up as it cooks.

  • Drain excess fat, add taco seasoning + 1/4 cup water.

  • Simmer for 5 mins until thickened. Set aside.

3. Warm the Beans:

  • Heat refried beans in a pot or microwave. Add a splash of milk or water to loosen if too thick.

4. Make the Pizza Sauce:

  • Mix tomato sauce with taco seasoning and optional hot sauce.

  • Warm slightly on the stove or microwave.

5. Assemble the Mexican Pizzas:

For each pizza:

  • Place 1 crisp tortilla on a baking sheet.

  • Spread with a layer of refried beans, then top with seasoned meat.

  • Place a second tortilla on top.

  • Spread a spoonful of pizza sauce on top.

  • Sprinkle with cheese.

  • Add tomatoes, olives, jalapeños—whatever toppings you love.

6. Bake:

  • Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 5–7 minutes, or until cheese is fully melted.

  • Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes at the end for golden bubbly cheese.

7. Top and Serve:

  • Remove from oven, garnish with green onions, sour cream swirls, guac, or cilantro.

  • Slice into wedges like a pizza and serve hot!

🔄 Tips & Variations:

  • Vegetarian: Skip the meat and double up on beans, or use plant-based crumbles.

  • Spicy version: Add chipotle in adobo to the meat or sauce.

  • Low-carb: Use low-carb tortillas and bake instead of fry.

  • Double batch: These reheat well—store in the fridge for 2–3 days.

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