Mexicali Pizza
Spice up your pizza night with this vibrant and flavor-packed Mexicali Pizza, a bold fusion of classic pizza and Mexican-inspired ingredients. Featuring a crispy pizza crust brushed with olive oil, this recipe starts with a creamy base of refried beans mixed with tangy taco sauce. It’s then generously layered with seasoned ground beef or turkey, hearty black beans, fresh veggies like diced tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeños, and topped with a melty duo of mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheese. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and optional dollops of sour cream, this 30-minute recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for a casual dinner or game day gathering. Serve with lime wedges for an extra zing, and enjoy a slice of this zesty masterpiece. Keywords: Mexicali Pizza recipe, Mexican pizza, fusion pizza, refried bean pizza, taco pizza, family dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup refried beans
- 0.25 cup taco sauce
- 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1.5 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cooked ground beef or turkey (seasoned with taco seasoning)
- 0.5 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 0.5 cup diced red onion
- 1 fresh jalapeño, sliced
- 0.5 cup diced tomatoes
- 0.25 cup sliced black olives
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.25 cup sour cream (optional, for garnish)
- 4 lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C) and place a pizza stone or baking sheet in the oven to heat up.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pizza dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer it to a piece of parchment paper for easier handling.
Brush the dough lightly with olive oil to create a crispier crust.
In a small bowl, mix the refried beans and taco sauce together until smooth. Spread this mixture evenly over the pizza dough, leaving a small border around the edges for the crust.
Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over the refried bean base.
Top the pizza with the cooked taco-seasoned ground beef or turkey, black beans, diced red onion, sliced jalapeños, diced tomatoes, and sliced black olives.
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over the toppings.
Carefully transfer the pizza (with parchment paper) onto the preheated pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove the pizza from the oven and sprinkle fresh cilantro over the top.
Let the pizza cool for a couple of minutes before slicing. Optionally, garnish each slice with a dollop of sour cream and serve with lime wedges on the side for a zesty touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3490 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.2 g | 221% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.3 g | 401% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 525 mg | 175% | |
| Sodium | 6945 mg | 302% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 281.5 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.6 g | 138% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.2 g | ||
| Protein | 205.7 g | 411% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 2804 mg | 216% | |
| Iron | 29.1 mg | 162% | |
| Potassium | 3053 mg | 65% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
