Description
A fun, cheesy, flavor-packed dish inspired by the iconic Taco Bell favorite, this Taco Fiesta Mexican Pizza layers seasoned beef, refried beans, zesty sauce, and melty cheese between crispy tortillas. Perfect for taco night or a weekend gathering.
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade blend)
1/2 cup water
4 medium flour tortillas
1 cup refried beans
1 cup pizza sauce or enchilada sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (cheddar + Monterey Jack)
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)
Cooking spray or a little oil for the skillet
Instructions
- Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Drain excess fat, then stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- In another skillet or griddle, spray with cooking spray and warm over medium heat.
- Place two tortillas on the skillet. Spread refried beans evenly on each.
- Spoon half of the seasoned beef evenly over the beans, then top with a layer of pizza or enchilada sauce.
- Add a generous handful of shredded cheese on top.
- Place the remaining tortillas on top and press gently. Cook for 2–3 minutes until golden and melty underneath.
- Carefully flip and cook the other side for another 2–3 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.
- Top the finished pizzas with diced tomatoes, black olives, and green onions.
- Slice into wedges and serve with sour cream and chopped cilantro on the side.
Notes
Swap ground beef with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter or vegetarian version.
Use crispy tostada shells instead of flour tortillas for extra crunch (no flipping required).
Switch up the cheese blend — pepper jack adds a spicy kick.
Add jalapeño slices or a drizzle of hot sauce for extra heat.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet or oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pizza (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
