Layered Tex-Mex Tortilla Pizza
Layered Tex-Mex Tortilla Pizza brings crispy flour tortillas together with refried beans and spiced ground beef for a bold, satisfying bite. Melted Cheddar and Monterey Jack balance tangy salsa, while fresh tomatoes, green onions, and jalapeños add brightness and heat. Serve this crowd-pleaser for casual dinners, game days, or any night you crave a hearty, fiesta-inspired twist on pizza.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Layered Tex-Mex Tortilla Pizza, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 17
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat 2 pie plates with non-stick cooking spray.
- 2
Add the ground beef, onion, and garlic to a skillet over medium heat. Cook until the beef is evenly browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard the grease. Season the beef with chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Place one tortilla in each pie plate and spread a layer of refried beans on top. Distribute 1/2 of the seasoned ground beef over each, then top with a second tortilla. Bake in the preheated oven until the tortillas are crisp, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Take the pizzas out of the oven and let them cool slightly. Spread 1/2 of the salsa over the top tortilla of each pizza. Top each pizza with 1/2 of the Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses. Arrange 1/2 of the tomatoes, 1/2 of the green onions, and 1/2 of the jalapeño slices on each.
- 5
Return the pizzas to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, about 5 to 10 more minutes. Let the pizzas cool slightly, then slice each one into 4 pieces.
- Calories 427.62 kcal High 21%
- Protein 20.64 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 34.01 g 12%
- Total Fat 23.69 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 11.31 g High 57%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 63.54 mg High 21%
- Sodium 782.46 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 4.37 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 3.52 g --
- Added Sugars 0.9 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 418.03 mg Good Source 32%
- Iron 3.17 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 394.5 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 33.16 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 9.05 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin D 0.26 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Layered Tex Mex Tortilla Pizza is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, and Flour Tortilla. Each serving provides about 427.62 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Layered Tex-Mex Tortilla Pizza?
- It is a Tex-Mex pizza recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Layered Tex-Mex Tortilla Pizza made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Flour Tortilla, Garlic. The full list of 17 is above.
- What goes well with Layered Tex-Mex Tortilla Pizza?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Layered Tex-Mex Tortilla Pizza?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 427.62 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Layered Tex-Mex Tortilla Pizza easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 17 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Layered Tex-Mex Tortilla Pizza healthy?
- Layered Tex-Mex Tortilla Pizza has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 427.62 calories and 20.64 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 782.46 mg (34% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.31 g (57% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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