Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of this homemade Mexican pizza, featuring a crispy crust generously topped with zesty ingredients. This easy and customizable dish is perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, delivering gooey cheese, savory meat, and fresh toppings in every delicious bite that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup refried beans
- 2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella and cheddar blend)
- 1 cup ground beef or turkey (seasoned)
- 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup sliced black olives (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to about ½ inch thick and place it on a greased baking sheet.
- Spread an even layer of refried beans over the dough.
- Cook ground beef or turkey in a skillet until browned; season with taco spices. Layer the meat over the beans followed by shredded cheese.
- Add diced tomatoes, olives, and cilantro on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly. Slice and serve warm with sour cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (112g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 40mg