Turn dinner into a fiesta with this "So Easy Mexican Pizza" recipe, a quick and irresistible twist on a classic favorite! Featuring crispy fried flour tortillas as the base, this customizable dish is layered with hearty refried beans, seasoned ground beef or turkey, and topped with gooey melted Mexican blend cheese. Fresh diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, and black olives add a pop of color and flavor, while a dollop of sour cream offers a creamy finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and makes four perfectly portioned servings for taco night with a twist. Serve it hot and pair with your favorite salsa or guacamole for a crowd-pleasing meal that celebrates bold Mexican-inspired flavors!
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Stir in the taco seasoning and 2 tablespoons of water to the cooked meat. Mix well and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a separate skillet over medium heat. Lightly fry each tortilla for about 1 minute on each side until golden brown and slightly crispy. Place the tortillas on the prepared baking sheet.
Spread an even layer of refried beans on each tortilla, followed by a layer of the seasoned meat.
Sprinkle shredded Mexican blend cheese on top of each tortilla and arrange diced tomatoes, green onions, and sliced black olives over the cheese layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
Carefully remove the Mexican pizzas from the oven and let them cool for 1-2 minutes before slicing into quarters.
Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream on top if desired.
Calories |
2318 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 151.8 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.7 g | 358% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 391 mg | 130% | |
| Sodium | 5907 mg | 257% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.8 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.9 g | 64% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 105.1 g | 210% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1749 mg | 135% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 2136 mg | 45% | |
*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.