Description

Craving a bold, cheesy, and flavor-packed twist on your regular dinner rotation? This Homemade Mexican Pizza is your new go-to. Combining the crave-worthy flavors of taco night with the comfort of a melty pizza, this dish is loaded with seasoned beef, zesty taco sauce, gooey melted cheese, and fresh toppings like tomatoes, red onions, jalapeños, and cilantro. It’s a quick dinner recipe that’s perfect for weeknights, parties, or any time you’re hungry for something fun and filling. Great as an easy dinner idea or a creative food idea when you want to spice things up at home. With every slice bursting with Tex-Mex flavor, it’s a recipe the whole family will love.

Ingredients

1 pre-baked pizza crust (12-inch) or 1 homemade pizza dough

1/2 lb ground beef

1/2 packet taco seasoning mix

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup taco sauce or enchilada sauce

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup diced tomatoes

1/4 cup chopped red onion

1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (fresh or pickled)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Optional toppings: sour cream, sliced olives, green onions, avocado chunks

Instructions

In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain grease.
Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat.
Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
Place pizza crust on a pan and spread taco sauce evenly.
Add seasoned beef on top of the sauce.
Sprinkle cheddar and mozzarella cheese evenly over the beef.
Bake for 10–12 minutes until cheese is bubbly and crust is golden.
Remove from oven. Top with tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and cilantro.
Add optional toppings if desired. Slice and serve hot.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dinner