Skip the drive-thru and make delicious Mexican Pizzas at home! Savory taco meat, refried beans and shredded cheese between two crisp tortillas, finished off with enchilada sauce, more melty cheese and your favorite toppings. So darn delicious!
Mexican Pizza Without the Drive-Thru
Check out the midweek meal that everyone loves! These homemade Mexican Pizzas are just like your favorite fast food guilty pleasure…only better!
Savory taco meat, refried beans and shredded cheese between two crisp tortillas, finished off with enchilada sauce, more melty cheese and your favorite taco toppings. It beats the drive-thru every time!
I know how some of y’all love your Taco Bell. But this homemade version of Taco Bell’s Mexican Pizza will keep you out of the drive-thru line and never go off the menu. All that mouthwatering flavor and you know exactly where the ingredients come from. Ha!
So Darn Easy, So Darn Delicious
This copycat Mexican Pizza recipe could not be easier. Refried beans, savory taco meat and shredded cheese between two crispy tortillas. Then it’s all topped with enchilada sauce, more cheese, diced tomato and sweet and spicy jalapeño slices.
It’s a pizza meets a quesadilla meets an enchilada. It’s SO easy and so darn delicious!
We like to top ours with a little cilantro and a dollop of sour cream. But you could throw on some sliced black olives, chopped green onion, or anything else you like!
Watch Me Make Mexican Pizzas
Step into the kitchen with me to make your favorite homemade Taco Bell Mexican Pizzas.
What Do I Need to Make Mexican Pizzas?
- Canola oil
- Ground beef
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
- Ground cumin
- Paprika
- Kosher salt
- Water
- Flour tortillas
- Refried beans
- Shredded Monterrey jack and shredded cheddar cheese blend
- Enchilada sauce
- Diced fresh tomato
- Sliced jalapeño peppers
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Sour cream
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
How to Wash Cilantro
I love adding fresh cilantro to tacos, guacamole, salads and more. But the first step to using cilantro is giving it a good wash. Here’s my tried and true method for washing cilantro so I can chop, garnish and enjoy!
How to Make Mexican Pizzas
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a fork or wooden spoon as it cooks. Cook until the beef is browned, no longer pink, and all the grease has cooked down, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, stir together the chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, paprika and kosher salt. Pour the seasoning mix and water over the beef and then stir to combine well.
- Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and let simmer until the liquid reduces, about 5 minutes.
- Place four tortillas on the prepared baking sheet. Spread each tortilla with an even layer of refried beans. Top the beans on each tortilla with a fourth of the seasoned ground beef mixture and
- Then sprinkle each with 1/4 cup of the shredded cheese. Cover the cheese with a second tortilla. Bake in the preheated oven until the tortillas are crisp on top, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the pizzas from the oven. Spread the top of each tortilla with 2 tablespoons of the enchilada sauce and then 1/4 cup of remaining shredded cheese.
- Top the cheese on each pizza with a tablespoon of the chopped tomatoes and 4 jalapeño slices.
- Return the pizzas to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, about 8 to 10 more minutes.
- Let pizzas cool slightly before topping with a dollop of sour cream and then sprinkling with some chopped fresh cilantro. Slice each pizza into 4 slices to serve.
More Recipes for a Mexican Fiesta
Celebrate with festive flair with these great recipes for a Mexican Fiesta. Choose from dips to home-baked tortilla chips to nachos and even dessert tacos. Recipes include:
- The Best Blender Guacamole: Make guacamole in your blender in a matter of minutes. Seriously, this recipe is The Best Blender Guacamole you will ever eat!
- Grilled Corn Salsa: Grilled corn and roasted tomatoes come together is this fresh and flavorful Grilled Corn Salsa. It makes for such a great summer dip or side dish!
- Baked Corn Tortilla Chips: One bite of these easy Baked Corn Tortilla Chips and you’ll be in chip heaven! Healthier than their fried cousins and every bit as tasty, they’re sure to become your go-to snack!
- Salted Dulce de Leche Brownies: These decadent brownies have a swirl of rich dulce de leche caramel and a generous sprinkle of sea salt. A sweet and salty dessert that’s hard to resist!
- 7-Layer Tacos: These festive 7-Layer Tacos are tasty tacos filled with everyone’s favorite 7-layer dip. They are sure to make your fiesta even more fabulous!
- Brandon’s Best House Margarita: Making a classic margarita s as easy as 1-2-3! Pour, shake, and strain your way to the most refreshing, flavorful margarita you don’t have to leave home for. Cheers!
- The Best Homemade Flour Tortillas: Store-bought is great. But these soft Homemade Flour Tortillas will make your fiesta even more fantastic! Simple ingredients and easy to follow directions make quick work of this unbeatable homemade touch.
- and more!
If you make these Mexican Pizzas and post a pic to social, be sure to tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see! 😍 I just love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the ideas I share. Enjoy!
xoxo,
Mexican Pizzas
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4
Description
Skip the drive-thru and make delicious Mexican Pizzas at home! Savory taco meat, refried beans and shredded cheese between two crisp tortillas, finished off with enchilada sauce, more melty cheese and your favorite toppings. So darn delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 8 (6-inch) flour tortillas
- 1 cup refried beans
- 2 cups shredded Monterrey jack and cheddar cheese blend, divided
- 1/2 cup enchilada sauce
- 1/4 cup diced fresh tomato
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeño peppers
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a fork or wooden spoon as it cooks. Cook until the beef is browned, no longer pink, and all the grease has cooked down, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- In a small bowl, stir together the chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, paprika and kosher salt. Pour the seasoning mix and water over the beef and then stir to combine well.
- Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and let simmer until the liquid reduces, about 5 minutes.
- Place four tortillas on the prepared baking sheet. Spread each tortilla with an even layer of refried beans. Top the beans on each tortilla with a fourth of the seasoned ground beef mixture and then sprinkle each with 1/4 cup of the shredded cheese. Cover the cheese with a second tortilla. Bake in the preheated oven until the tortillas are crisp on top, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the pizzas from the oven. Spread the top of each tortilla with 2 tablespoons of the enchilada sauce and then 1/4 cup of remaining shredded cheese. Top the cheese on each pizza with a tablespoon of the chopped tomatoes and 4 jalapeño slices.
- Return the pizzas to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, about 8 to 10 more minutes. Let pizzas cool slightly before topping with a dollop of sour cream and then sprinkling with some chopped fresh cilantro. Slice each pizza into 4 slices to serve.
