Mexican Pizza

Craving Taco Bell? Skip the drive-thru and whip up this homemade copycat Mexican pizza recipe instead. 

How to Prepare Mexican Pizza

Here’s a quick preview of what you can expect when preparing this homemade Mexican pizza recipe: 

1. Cook the ground beef with onions and garlic, then drain and season to taste. 
2. Place a tortilla in each pie plate and spread a layer of refried beans on top. 
3. Top with the seasoned beef, add another tortilla, and bake until the tortillas are crispy. 
4. Layer the toppings in the following order: Salsa, cheeses, tomatoes, green onions, and jalapeños. 
5. Bake until the cheese melts, then let cool and cut each pizza into four slices. 

Mexican Pizza Toppings and Filling

This homemade Mexican pizza features seasoned ground beef and refried beans. It's topped with layers of salsa, Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses, tomatoes, green onions, and sliced jalapeños. 

How to Store Mexican Pizza

These delicious homemade Mexican pizzas are best served immediately to keep the tortillas crispy. However, any leftovers can be wrapped in foil or stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to two days. Reheat in the oven for best results. 

Dinogo Community Feedback and Praise

“The whole family loved these,” says Sharon H. “I took a shortcut due to time and used a packet of taco seasoning instead of the individual spices. I doubled the recipe and baked the pizzas on cookie sheets.”

“So delicious,” says Stefani Anderson. “I skipped the meat since we’re vegetarians and just added the spices to the onions and garlic while sautéing. I’ll definitely make this again!”

“This pizza really hit the spot for a light Mexican meal,” shares Sandi. “I made it for lunch today—so easy! Instead of two pie plates, I used a rectangular glass baking dish.”

Editorial input from Corey Williams

Ingredients

• ½ pound ground beef

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon chili powder

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• ½ teaspoon paprika

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans

• 4 (10 inch) flour tortillas

• ½ cup salsa

• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

• 2 green onions, chopped

• 2 tomatoes, diced

• ¼ cup thinly sliced jalapeño pepper

• ¼ cup sour cream (Optional)

Instructions

Return the pizzas to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted. Allow the pizzas to cool slightly before cutting each into 4 slices.

Nutrition Information (per serving)