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Published: February 7, 2020 Last Modified: February 7, 2020 By Sara 22 Comments

Mexican Pizza

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This Mexican pizza recipe is layers of taco meat and beans sandwiched between two crispy shells and topped with plenty of melted cheese and toppings. SO much better than Taco Bell!

These Mexican pizzas are so easy to make at home, my kids request them all the time! Serve your Mexican pizza with a side of coleslaw or fruit salad for a complete meal.

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A Mexican pizza topped with cheese, tomatoes and olives.

Are you a Taco Bell fan? I can’t say that I am, but husband is. When he gets Taco Bell, he always orders the Mexican pizza, and I decided it was time to learn to make them at home. I’m happy to say that my homemade Mexican pizzas are absolutely delicious, and you don’t even have to be a Taco Bell fan to enjoy them! In fact, even if you are a Taco Bell lover, you’ll prefer the homemade version.

How do you make Mexican pizza?

The first step is to brown ground beef, then flavor it with taco seasoning. Spread a layer of refried beans over a tostada shell, then add a scoop of meat on top. Place a second tostada shell on top of the meat layer, then add a topping of enchilada sauce and shredded cheese. Place the pizzas in the broiler until the tostadas are crispy and cheese is melted. Add diced tomatoes, green onions and sliced olives on top of the pizzas, then serve and enjoy.

Taco meat in a skillet.

Tips for the perfect pizza

  • After you’ve added all your toppings, cut the pizzas into four wedges and serve. The shells do soften over time under the toppings, so these pizzas are best served immediately after they come out of the oven.
  • Use an offset spatula to evenly spread the beans on top of the tostada shells.
  • I use 90% lean ground beef as it has plenty of flavor without a lot of grease. If you use a meat with a higher fat content, be sure to drain off any excess grease after it’s cooked.
  • I recommend grating your own cheese for this recipe, as many store bought bags of shredded cheese contain anti caking agents and don’t melt as well.

Tostada shells topped with refried beans and taco meat.

Mexican pizza variations

This version of Mexican pizza is similar to what they serve at Taco Bell, but you can always switch up the ingredients to customize the dish to your tastes.

  • Meat: Instead of ground beef, try ground turkey, shredded chicken or diced steak.
  • Fillings: You can add other fillings such as corn, diced green chiles, or sauteed bell peppers.
  • Toppings: Feel free to add an assortment of toppings such as cilantro, sour cream, avocado, sliced jalapenos or salsa verde.

Layered tostadas topped with enchilada sauce and shredded cheese.

This is a great way to do something a little different for taco night, my kids always get so excited when it’s time for Mexican pizza!

A Mexican pizza cut into 4 slices.

More great Mexican food recipes

  • Pinto Beans and Rice
  • Pico de Gallo
  • Carne Asada Tacos
  • Baja Fish Tacos
  • Mexican Caesar Salad

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A Mexican pizza topped with cheese, tomatoes and olives.
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Mexican Pizza

This Mexican pizza recipe is layers of taco meat and beans sandwiched between two crispy shells and topped with plenty of melted cheese and toppings. SO much better than Taco Bell!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 459kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 8 tostada shells
  • 3/4 lb ground beef I use 90% lean
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup refried beans
  • 1/4 cup red enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese I use a blend of cheddar and monterey jack
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the ground beef to the pan, season with taco seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until meat is cooked through, 4-5 minutes.
  • While the beef is cooking, warm the refried beans. 
  • Preheat the broiler.
  • Place 4 tostada shells on a sheet pan. Spread 1/4 cup of refried beans over each tostada, then top each one with 1/3 cup meat.
  • Place a second tostada on top of the meat. 
  • Spread 1 tablespoon of enchilada sauce on top of the Mexican pizzas, then top each one with 1/4 cup of cheese.
  • Broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with tomatoes, green onions and olives, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 459kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 676mg | Potassium: 428mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 435IU | Vitamin C: 3.4mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 3.5mg
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This post was originally published on June 25, 2017 and was updated on February 7, 2020 with new content.

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    Comments

    1. Magan says

      July 18, 2020 at 3:02 pm

      Do you eat it with hands or knife and fork? Planning it for the company and would like to know ahead.

      Reply
      • Sara says

        July 18, 2020 at 3:45 pm

        I typically eat with hands!

        Reply
    2. Flo says

      February 15, 2020 at 5:45 pm

      5 stars
      My grandkids love these! I love how easy they are to make!

      Reply
    3. katerina @ diethood.com says

      February 14, 2020 at 3:38 am

      5 stars
      YUMMY!! This Mexican pizza looks incredible!! My family would LOVE it!

      Reply
    4. Vikki says

      February 13, 2020 at 9:36 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for dinner last night and loved it! Whole family loved it too

      Reply
    5. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

      February 13, 2020 at 7:17 pm

      5 stars
      This Mexican pizza looks incredibly delicious!

      Reply
    6. Amanda says

      February 13, 2020 at 4:35 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe so much!

      Reply
      • Alan Crowder says

        March 22, 2020 at 4:29 pm

        This is exactly the recipe for the Mexican pizza at Taco Bell from the 90’s. Their current pizza is the same just without the olives.

        Reply
    7. Dorothy Reinhold says

      February 13, 2020 at 4:31 pm

      This used to be a favorite take out order. I can’t wait to make it at home! Dreaming of my topping choices now.

      Reply
    8. Jen says

      February 13, 2020 at 3:16 pm

      This is so much better than Taco Bell! I made these for my oldest son and he was in heaven. Thank you!

      Reply
    9. Laura Reese says

      October 17, 2019 at 8:57 am

      I used to love Taco Bell’s Mexican pizza but you’re recipe outranks it for sure. So much better. Thanks.

      Reply
    10. Billy says

      October 17, 2019 at 4:32 am

      5 stars
      These are an absolute family favorite in our house. It may be my daughters favorite thing to eat! We customize them a bit by adding in rice and ground turkey. So good!

      Reply
    11. Eden says

      October 16, 2019 at 10:00 pm

      5 stars
      We made this with my kids and they had the best time! The recipe is easy to follow and SO good! Thank you for sharing! Can’t wait to make it again 🙂

      Reply
    12. Katie says

      October 16, 2019 at 9:00 pm

      5 stars
      We all love this Mexican pizza! Such a fun twist on our favorite flavors.

      Reply
    13. Julie Blanner says

      October 16, 2019 at 7:08 pm

      5 stars
      I haven’t had a Mexican pizza in a long time! This was so good, and my family loved it too!

      Reply
    14. Beth says

      May 18, 2019 at 11:01 pm

      5 stars
      I’m always looking for ways to mix up our Friday Night Pizza Night and this is just the recipe! I can guarantee this is going to be a hit!!

      Reply
    15. Jere Cassidy says

      May 18, 2019 at 9:40 pm

      5 stars
      Ha, I use to get the Taco Bell Mexican pizza all the time but haven’t had one for years. Your version has to be so much better. It looks delish.

      Reply
    16. Natalie says

      May 18, 2019 at 9:27 pm

      5 stars
      YUM! I love the combination of Mexican and Italian! This pizza looks and sounds absolutely delicious!

      Reply
    17. Terri says

      May 18, 2019 at 7:36 pm

      5 stars
      What an awesome taco tuesday recipe – my kids would go crazy for this!

      Reply
    18. Liz says

      May 18, 2019 at 7:16 pm

      5 stars
      Mexican and Pizza are my two favorite food groups haha so obviously I had to make this! so perfect!

      Reply
    19. Sam says

      July 3, 2017 at 7:45 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this and it was great!

      Reply
    20. Bea says

      June 29, 2017 at 7:57 pm

      5 stars
      Skipping Taco Bell and making this!

      Reply

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