Description
Spice up pizza night with Mexican Fiesta Pizza, a zesty culinary journey blending bold flavors and crispy crust. Melted cheese, seasoned ground beef, and fresh toppings create a mouthwatering masterpiece you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
Base:
- 6 medium flour tortillas
- 1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
- 1 can (10 ounces) red enchilada sauce
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper-jack cheese
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
- 1 green onion, diced
- 1 small can sliced black olives
Instructions
- Prepare the cooking surface by preheating the oven to 375°F and lightly coating two baking sheets with non-stick spray. Arrange three tortillas on each sheet, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Transform tortillas into crispy bases by baking for 3-5 minutes, then flipping and baking an additional 2-5 minutes until they achieve a golden, crunchy texture. Remove and set aside.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat. Incorporate taco seasoning and water, bringing the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, creating a flavorful meat filling.
- Gently warm refried beans in a microwave-safe container. Spread a thin, even layer of beans across one tortilla, creating a smooth foundation.
- Construct layered pizzas by adding beef mixture over the bean layer. Place a second tortilla on top, then generously spread enchilada sauce across the surface.
- Enhance the pizza with a generous sprinkle of cheddar and pepper-jack cheese. Garnish with diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, and black olive rings for added color and flavor.
- Complete the remaining pizzas using the same layering technique, creating three identical pizzas.
- Finish by baking the assembled pizzas for 5 minutes, or until the cheese melts completely and becomes bubbly. Allow a brief cooling period before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Select corn tortillas for authentic Mexican flavor and gluten-free option.
- Use lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey for healthier alternative.
- Consider using black beans instead of refried beans for lower-fat version.
- Customize cheese blend with dairy-free options like vegan mozzarella for plant-based diets.
- Layer ingredients carefully to prevent soggy tortillas and ensure crispy texture.
- Drain meat thoroughly to prevent excess moisture and maintain pizza crispness.
- Add fresh jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice and authentic Mexican kick.
- Pre-crisp tortillas ensures sturdy base that won’t fall apart when serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 376 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 690 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg