Mexican Pizza
This Mexican pizza is a delicious fusion of traditional pizza and classic Mexican flavors. Topped with seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and melted cheese, it's perfect for a quick dinner or an exciting party dish.
Equipment
- 1 oven
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 frying pan
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix about 1 oz
- 1 cup refried beans
- 2 pre-made pizza crusts 10-inch
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped optional
- Sour cream for topping, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a frying pan over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the taco seasoning mix according to package instructions. Set aside.
- On each pizza crust, spread 1/2 cup of refried beans evenly.
- Spread 1/2 cup of salsa over the refried beans on each crust.
- Divide the seasoned ground beef evenly between the two pizzas, spreading it over the salsa.
- Top each pizza with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Scatter the diced onion, bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and sliced black olives over the cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the crust is golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with sour cream if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences; jalapeños, corn, or avocado can be great additions.
This recipe can easily be made vegetarian by swapping the ground beef for black beans or another meat substitute.