Description
A crispy, layered Mexican pizza with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, melted cheese blend, and fresh toppings. This copycat recipe delivers all the bold flavors of the restaurant favorite with customizable heat levels and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 ounce taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 6 medium flour tortillas
- 1 can refried beans (16 ounces)
- 1 can red enchilada sauce (10 ounces)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded pepper-jack cheese
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
- 1 green onion, diced
- 1 small can of sliced black olives
Instructions
Cook Beef: Brown ground beef in skillet. Drain fat. Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer 5 mins until thickened.,Prep Tortillas: Lightly brush both sides of tortillas with oil. Bake at 375°F for 5 mins per side until crisp.,Layer 1: Spread refried beans on 3 tortillas. Top with beef mixture, then another tortilla.,Layer 2: Spread enchilada sauce on top tortillas. Sprinkle cheese blend evenly.,Bake: Return to oven for 8-10 mins until cheese melts and bubbles.,Finish: Top with tomato, green onion, and olives. Slice and serve immediately.
Notes
Crisping Tip: For extra crunch, fry tortillas 30 sec/side instead of baking,Spice Control: Use mild enchilada sauce and reduce taco seasoning for kids,Vegetarian Option: Substitute beef with plant-based crumbles or lentils,Make Ahead: Prep components separately; assemble before final baking,Serving Suggestion: Serve with sour cream, guacamole, and pickled jalapeños
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked/Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ pizza
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg