🍕🌮 Homemade Mexican Pizza
đź“ť Description
This Mexican-inspired pizza layers crispy tortillas with seasoned meat, beans, rich sauce, and melted cheese. It’s crunchy, cheesy, and full of bold flavors—perfect for a quick dinner or weekend treat.
đź›’ Ingredients
Base
- 4 small flour tortillas (or corn tortillas for extra crunch)
- Oil for light frying or baking
Filling
- 300–400 g ground beef or chicken
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning (or cumin + paprika + chili powder)
Layers
- 1 cup refried beans (or mashed beans)
- ½ cup pizza or enchilada sauce
- 1–1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
Toppings
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced olives
- Green onions
- Jalapeños (optional)
- Fresh cilantro
👩‍🍳 Instructions
1. Crisp the tortillas
- Lightly fry tortillas in a pan until crispy
or bake at 200°C until golden
2. Cook the filling
- Cook meat with onion until browned
- Add garlic and seasoning
- Stir well and cook for 2–3 minutes
3. Assemble
- Spread beans on one tortilla
- Add meat mixture
- Place another tortilla on top
- Spread sauce and sprinkle cheese
- Add toppings
4. Bake
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10–12 minutes until cheese melts
5. Serve
- Slice like pizza and serve hot
🌿 Mediterranean Twist
- Swap beef with spiced ground chicken + oregano
- Add feta cheese and olives
- Use whole wheat tortillas for a healthier base
🌟 Why You’ll Love It
- Crispy + cheesy combo
- Easy to customize
- Great for family meals or parties
âť“ Q & A
âť“ Can I make it vegetarian?
Yes—use beans, corn, and veggies instead of meat.
âť“ How do I keep it crispy?
Pre-crisp tortillas and avoid too much sauce.
âť“ Can I air fry it?
Yes—cook at 180°C for about 6–8 minutes.
âť“ Can I make it healthier?
Use less cheese, lean meat, and bake instead of fry.
âť“ What sauce works best?
Enchilada sauce, salsa, or even mild pizza sauce.
