Easy Mexican Pizza
A flavorful Mexican-inspired pizza featuring crispy tortillas, seasoned beef, black beans, melted cheese, and fresh toppings for a quick and satisfying meal.
Equipment
- 1 skillet for cooking beef
- 1 baking sheet for assembling and baking pizzas
Ingredients
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade blend
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 can 14 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups shredded Mexican-style cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or blend
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes sliced olives, green onions, jalapeños, sour cream, avocado or guacamole
Instructions
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned and drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and salsa, cook until well combined, then remove from heat.
- Preheat oven to 400 °F.
- Place two tortillas on a baking sheet and evenly spread the seasoned beef mixture over each.
- Top with black beans and sprinkle shredded cheese over the layers.
- Bake in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes until cheese is melted and edges are crisp.
- Remove from oven and add fresh toppings such as diced tomatoes, sliced olives, green onions, and jalapeños.
- Slice the pizzas into wedges and serve with sour cream, avocado, or guacamole.
Notes
- Brush tortillas with oil before baking for extra crispiness.
- Add chili flakes or hot sauce to increase heat.
- Substitute beef with sautéed vegetables or plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian option.
- Serve with rice, beans, or a simple salad for a complete meal.