Mexican Fiestada Pizza
A nostalgic, Tex-Mex inspired pizza topped with seasoned beef, zesty sauce, and melty cheese on a crisp crust—your favorite school-lunch Fiestada made fresh at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired / American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2–3/4 cup pizza sauce or enchilada sauce
- 1–2 cups shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese
- Pizza dough, flatbreads, or large tortillas
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- Garlic powder & onion powder (optional)
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, olives, jalapeños, green onions, salsa, sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F).
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet, then drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water; cook until coated.
- Add pizza or enchilada sauce to create the Fiestada-style topping.
- Brush a baking sheet with olive oil and place pizza dough, flatbreads, or tortillas on it.
- Spread the beef mixture evenly over the crust.
- Top generously with shredded cheese.
- Bake 12–15 minutes, until the crust is crisp and the cheese bubbly.
- Slice into wedges and serve with desired toppings.
Notes
- Pre-bake fresh dough for 5 minutes to avoid sogginess.
- Use enchilada sauce for a more authentic Tex-Mex flavor.
- The beef topping can be made 1–2 days ahead.
- Try tortillas for a thin, crispy school-lunch style crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of pizza)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/mexican-fiestada-pizza/
