Servings: 8 | Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Cuisine: Mexican-American
If you love Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza, this homemade version is even better! Crispy tortillas are layered with seasoned taco meat, creamy refried beans, zesty enchilada sauce, and plenty of melted cheese—then topped with your favorite fresh toppings. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a fun family meal!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy to make: If you can make tacos, you can make this Mexican pizza.
- Customizable: Add your favorite toppings like diced tomatoes, sliced olives, green onions, or hot sauce.
- Homemade & healthier: Skip the drive-thru and control your ingredients.
- Kid-friendly: Everyone loves layers of cheesy goodness!
Ingredients
For the tortillas:
- 16 corn tortillas (6-inch)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (use less for lighter fry)
For the Mexican pizza:
- 2 cups refried beans (16 oz can, warmed)
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups enchilada sauce (or taco sauce)
- 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese (or 3-cheese blend)
- Toppings: diced tomato, sliced black olives, green onion, hot sauce
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Fry the tortillas:
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry tortillas 1–2 at a time for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle lightly with salt. (Optional: bake or air-fry tortillas for a lighter version.) - Cook the taco meat:
Heat 1 tsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook 6–7 minutes until browned. Stir in taco seasoning and water, simmer 10 minutes until flavors meld. - Assemble the Mexican pizzas:
- Place 8 fried tortillas on a baking sheet.
- Spread enchilada sauce, refried beans, and taco meat on top.
- Layer the remaining tortillas, then top with more enchilada sauce and shredded cheese.
- Bake:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake pizzas 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. - Serve:
Top with diced tomatoes, sliced olives, green onions, or your favorite toppings. Add hot sauce or sour cream if desired. Enjoy!
Tips & Notes
- Make it ahead: You can prep components in advance and assemble right before baking.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in the fridge up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.
- Customization: Swap ground beef for turkey, chicken, or shredded pork. Add corn, peppers, or jalapeños for extra flavor.
Why This Recipe Works
This Mexican pizza gives you all the flavors of the fast-food favorite, but homemade! Crispy tortillas, melty cheese, and seasoned taco meat layered perfectly for a fun, customizable meal.