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Copycat Mexican Pizza: Crispy Tortillas and Seasoned Beef

A close-up of a layered mexican pizza, topped with melted cheddar cheese, black olives, diced tomatoes, and green onions.
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Make the classic fast-food favorite at home. This recipe gives you the double-layered, cheesy Mexican pizza with crispy tortillas and savory ground beef filling you crave.

Ingredients

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  • 8 large flour tortillas
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 can (15 ounces) refried beans, warmed
  • 1 cup enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 large tomato, diced (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions (for topping)
  • Salsa and sour cream (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place one tortilla in the oil and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining 7 tortillas.
  2. Brown the ground beef in the same skillet. Drain off excess fat.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring until the liquid reduces and the meat is fully seasoned.
  4. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
  5. To assemble the first layer, place one crispy tortilla on a baking sheet. Spread half of the warmed refried beans evenly over the tortilla. Top the beans with half of the seasoned ground beef. Drizzle with half of the enchilada sauce and sprinkle with 1 cup of the shredded cheese.
  6. Place a second crispy tortilla on top of the cheese layer. Repeat the layering process: spread the remaining refried beans, top with the remaining ground beef, drizzle with the remaining enchilada sauce, and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
  7. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven. Top the baked pizza with diced tomatoes, black olives, and green onions.
  9. Slice into wedges and serve immediately with salsa and sour cream.

Notes

  • To save time on weeknights, you can use pre-cooked, shredded chicken instead of ground beef.
  • If you prefer a softer crust, lightly brush the tortillas with oil instead of frying them completely crisp.
  • For an extra layer of flavor, spread a thin layer of cream cheese on the bottom tortilla before adding the beans.

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