By Becky Hardin
Updated Jan 29, 2026
This easy Mexican Pizza recipe is one of my absolute favorites as it serves up crispy tortillas, loaded with deliciously seasoned ground beef, refried beans, enchilada sauce, and Mexican cheese. These Taco Bell-inspired pizzas are super simple to prepare and oh so tasty!
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“Love this recipe. It’s one meal we eat a lot! Very easy and versatile.” -Ladonna
Homemade Mexican Pizzas Recipe
These Mexican pizzas are one of my absolute favorites. There’s nothing more satisfying to me than pulling those bubbly tortilla pizzas out of the oven. The tortillas get perfectly crisp, and the cheese melts right over the seasoned beef and beans for the most delicious bite every time.
I use a can of refried beans to create a thick layer that helps hold everything together. Even if you’re not a huge bean fan, I recommend using at least half so the pizzas don’t fall apart. I usually finish mine with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of green onions, but honestly, any of your favorite taco toppings work great here.
Tips for Beginners
- Serve straight out of the oven . After you’ve added your toppings, cut the pizzas into four wedges and serve. The tortillas soften under the toppings, so these pizzas are best served immediately.
- Use an offset spatula. This will evenly spread the beans over the tortillas.
- Use 93% lean ground beef . It has plenty of flavor. If you use a meat with a higher fat content, be sure to drain off any excess grease after it’s cooked.
- Grate your own cheese . Don’t use store-bought grated cheese as it won’t melt as easily as freshly grated.
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- ▢ 1 lb. ground beef (93% Lean)
- ▢ 1 oz. taco seasoning
- ▢ ¼ cup water
- ▢ 1 tbsp oil
- ▢ 16 corn tortillas
- ▢ 16 oz. refried beans pinto or black
- ▢ 10 oz. red enchilada sauce
- ▢ 4 Roma tomatoes finely diced
- ▢ 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- ▢ 3 green onions finely chopped
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Instructions
To Prep:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and use a wooden spoon to crumble while it cooks. When almost done, add the taco seasoning and water, stirring to combine. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until beef reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. Transfer beef to a paper towel lined plate and set aside. Wipe out skillet to clean. 1 lb. ground beef, 1 oz. taco seasoning, ¼ cup water
- Return skillet to medium high heat and add the oil. Cook the tortillas in batches, flipping frequently to avoid burning (I used tongs to flip). Once browned to your liking and crisp, set aside. We like ours extra crispy, but feel free to make them as light or dark as your family likes. 1 tbsp oil, 16 corn tortillas
- Heat the refried beans until just soft and spreadable in a microwave safe bowl. 16 oz. refried beans
To Assemble:
- Place four tortillas on a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick spray.
- Spread a thin layer of refried beans onto each tortilla. Top each with 1-2 tbsp of beef.
- Top each with another tortilla, making layers.
- On each top layer, add 1 tbsp enchilada sauce, tomatoes, and sprinkle generously with cheese. Finally, top with green onions to taste. 10 oz. red enchilada sauce, 4 Roma tomatoes, 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, 3 green onions
- Bake for 6-7 minutes or until cheese is fully melted and bubbly. Cut and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Mexican Pizza Step by Step
Get the oven going: Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Cook the ground beef : In a skillet over medium heat, add 1 lb. ground beef, then add 1 oz. of the taco seasoning and ¼ cup water. Place the beef aside and wipe out the skillet.
Crisp the tortillas: Cook the tortillas in the skillet in batches, once browned to your liking and crisp, set aside. We like ours extra crispy, but feel free to make them as light or dark as your family likes.
Warm the beans: Heat 16 oz. refried beans in a microwave-safe bowl until just soft and spreadable.
Make the pizzas : Place four tortillas on a baking sheet, spread on the refried beans, a tbsp of beef, and then drizzle with the enchilada sauce, tomatoes, and cheese.
Repeat with more layers of tortilla and filling. Then top with green onions and cheese.
Bake and serve: Bake for 10 mins and serve. Enjoy.
Variations
I love this Mexican pizza because I can switch up the ingredients to create different flavor combinations each time, so we never get bored with eating them.
- Fillings: Stir in corn, diced green chiles, or sauteed bell peppers.
- Toppings: Sprinkle with cilantro, avocado, sliced jalapeños, taco sauce , or salsa verde.
How to Store
These taste best warm from the oven, but feel free to store leftovers, covered, in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You can reheat them in the oven, in a skillet on the stove, or in the microwave.
This recipe is best cooked/reheated in the oven so that the tortillas stay crispy.
Serving Suggestions
I love serving these Mexican pizzas with a side of cilantro lime rice , a dollop of creamy guacamole , or a sprinkling of pickled red onions to add some bite. For dessert, there’s nothing better than a slice of churro cheesecake .
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Mexican Pizza Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef (93% Lean)
- 1 oz. taco seasoning
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tbsp oil
- 16 corn tortillas
- 16 oz. refried beans pinto or black
- 10 oz. red enchilada sauce
- 4 Roma tomatoes finely diced
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 3 green onions finely chopped
Instructions
To Prep:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and use a wooden spoon to crumble while it cooks. When almost done, add the taco seasoning and water, stirring to combine. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until beef reaches an internal temperature of 160°F. Transfer beef to a paper towel lined plate and set aside. Wipe out skillet to clean. 1 lb. ground beef, 1 oz. taco seasoning, ¼ cup water
- Return skillet to medium high heat and add the oil. Cook the tortillas in batches, flipping frequently to avoid burning (I used tongs to flip). Once browned to your liking and crisp, set aside. We like ours extra crispy, but feel free to make them as light or dark as your family likes. 1 tbsp oil, 16 corn tortillas
- Heat the refried beans until just soft and spreadable in a microwave safe bowl. 16 oz. refried beans
To Assemble:
- Place four tortillas on a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick spray.
- Spread a thin layer of refried beans onto each tortilla. Top each with 1-2 tbsp of beef.
- Top each with another tortilla, making layers.
- On each top layer, add 1 tbsp enchilada sauce, tomatoes, and sprinkle generously with cheese. Finally, top with green onions to taste. 10 oz. red enchilada sauce, 4 Roma tomatoes, 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, 3 green onions
- Bake for 6-7 minutes or until cheese is fully melted and bubbly. Cut and serve. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
